Are you seeing an adult patient with ongoing cognitive complaints who is not recovering as expected following a concussion?
Around 20 per cent of adults experience persistent symptoms after concussion and may benefit from targeted neuropsychological intervention. The University of Melbourne is currently trialling a novel group-based intervention for adults with ongoing post-concussion difficulties.
Eligible participants will be invited to attend six weekly group sessions delivered face-to-face by a registered psychologist at the University of Melbourne. Sessions focus on supporting cognitive recovery and psychological adjustment following concussion, with the option of additional individual sessions if required. Participants will also receive a free one-on-one neuropsychological assessment with personalised feedback on their cognitive profile.
Fill in this EOI form to refer a patient.
If you would like more information, please email the Subcortical Cognitive Dysfunctions Laboratory ra-janderson@unimelb.edu.au
Main eligibility criteria:
- Aged 18-60 years, conversant in English, and able to provide informed consent
- Sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (loss of consciousness <30 minutes; post-traumatic amnesia <24 hours)
- Injury occurred six weeks to 12 months ago, with ongoing symptoms and incomplete recovery
- Exclusion criteria include significant neurological conditions (e.g. epilepsy), significant psychiatric history, or heavy substance use.
This project has been approved by the University of Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee (Project No. 33355). Full research protocol available on the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12626000335392).
Disclaimer: This article was provided by The University of Melbourne. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network does not warrant or represent the accuracy, currency and completeness of any information or material included within.
