ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Prevalence of Post-Concussion Syndrome Symptoms Is Elevated during COVID-19 Pandemic

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Clinical Science

  • Kennedy Anderson
    Texas State University
  • Neha Shrestha
    Texas State University
  • Joe Etherton
    Texas State University

Abstract

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a controversial diagnosis because PCS symptoms often occur in individuals without a history of concussion or brain injury. This study identified an increase in PCS symptomatology in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic with almost 70% of our sample meeting PCS diagnostic criteria.

Psychopathology