Impaired visual integration in children with traumatic brain injury: an observational study

M. Konigs, W.D. Weeda, L.W.E. van Heurn, R.J. Vermeulen, J.C. Goslings, J.S.K. Luitse, B.T. Poll-The, A. Beelen, M. Wees, R.J.J.K. Kemps, C.E. Catsman-Berrevoets, J. Oosterlaan

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Abstract

Background Axonal injury after traumatic brain injury (TBI) may cause impaired sensory integration. We aim to determine the effects of childhood TBI on visual integration in relation to general neurocognitive functioning. Methods We compared children aged 6-13 diagnosed with TBI (n = 103; M = 1.7 years post-injury) to children with traumatic control (TC) injury (n = 44). Three TBI severity groups were distinguished: mild TBI without risk factors for complicated TBI (mild
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0144395
Pages (from-to)e0144395
JournalPLOS ONE
Volume10
Issue number12
Early online date4 Oct 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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