Self-reported symptoms during post-mild traumatic brain injury in acute phase: influence of interviewing method.

Primary Objective: To examine the role played by two interviewing methods used in the evaluation of acute self-reported symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

Method And Procedures: A cohort of 354 mTBI-adult participants was recruited over a period of 36 months in emergency rooms of five Canadian trauma hospitals. Participants were contacted by phone at the first and fourth week and at the third month following their mTBI in order to evaluate their symptoms.

Determining long-term symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury: method of interview affects self-report.

Primary Objective: To examine the role played by two interviewing methods used (spontaneous response and suggested response) in the evaluation of long-term subjective post-mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) symptoms.

Research Design: Cohort study.

Method And Procedures: One hundred and eight adult participants were contacted for a follow-up telephone interview 12-36 months after their mTBI.