Physiogenesis and Psychogenesis in the ‘Post-Concussional Syndrome’
- 1 October 1988
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in The British Journal of Psychiatry
- Vol. 153 (4) , 460-469
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.153.4.460
Abstract
The aetiological factors relevant to the development of post-concussional symptoms are reviewed. From the numerous studies carried out to date, it would appear that both physiogenic and psychogenic influences are important in their genesis. However, where mild-to-moderate injuries are concerned, organic factors are chiefly relevant in the earlier stages, whereas long-continued symptoms are perpetuated by secondary neurotic developments, often of a complex nature.Keywords
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