The impact of neurometabolic therapy on quality of life in patients with consequences of traumatic brain injuries
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https://doi.org/10.15587/2313-8416.2015.42970Keywords:
consequences of mild traumatic brain injury, quality of life, metabolic therapyAbstract
The aim of the research was to determine the quality of life of patients with consequences of mild traumatic brain injuries for the effectiveness estimation of the neurometabolic therapy.
Materials and methods. 67 patients with consequences of mild traumatic brain injuries were examined. Patients were divided into two groups: the first group (23 males and 10 females) included patients who received symptomatic therapy. The second group included patients (24 males and 10 females) who received symptomatic therapy and an additional course of neurometabolic therapy. The control group included 30 practically healthy individuals without TBI, corresponding to the examined group by sex and age.
Results. Integral assessment of QoL by the SF-36 health survey scales showed a significant reduction in quality of life by the scales of pain intensity, life activity, social functioning, emotional functioning and mental health. Application of the treatment course of neurometabolic therapy for patients with consequences of mild traumatic brain injury promotes the normalization of neuropsychological disorders in these patients, which has a positive effect on the subjective assessment of quality of life.
Conclusion. Conducting neurometabolic treatment for patients with consequences of mild traumatic brain injury is more effective in comparison with the basic symptomatic treatment, with regard to its impact on the metabolism of the brain, reduction of its susceptibility to chronic hypoxia that develops against the backdrop of vegetative dystonia, caused by an injury. Application of neurometabolic treatment for patients with consequences of traumatic brain injuries leads to the improvement of their quality of life
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