Comparison of Premorbid and Postinjury MMPI-2 Profiles in Late Postconcussion Claimants

1 May 2001

journal article
Published by Taylor & Francis in The Clinical Neuropsychologist

Vol. 15 (2) , 162-170
https://doi.org/10.1076/clin.15.2.162.1895

Abstract

A comparison of premorbid and postinjury MMPI-2 profiles was performed in 23 patients with mild cranial/cervical injuries. All claimants attributed major personality change to their injuries during the course of compensation-related neuropsychological examinations. Their premorbid MMPI-2 profiles were all abnormal and the modal code-type indicated somatoform psychopathology. The post-accident MMPI profiles showed continuous somatization trends, but they unexpectedly showed (a) increased defensiveness and (b) a general decrease in global psychopathology. The findings did not support an 'eggshell plaintiff' theory of chronic postconcussive complaints. The view that chronic postconcussive complaints require a wider focus on non-neuropsychological factors is enhanced.

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