Infrequent emergency department diagnosis and outpatient follow-up of mild traumatic brain injury after closed head injury: age and rurality patterns.

A study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine found that mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is frequently underdiagnosed in emergency department settings following closed head injury, with notable disparities linked to patient age and rural residence. Gaps in outpatient follow-up care after ED visits were also identified, which has implications for physical therapists who manage post-concussion rehabilitation and vestibular or cognitive sequelae. These findings highlight the need for improved care pathways connecting emergency providers to outpatient rehabilitation services.

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