The Clinical Neuropsychologist

Persistent symptoms following mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) can sometimes extend beyond cognitive issues alone. This special issue will address these factors and their contributions to daily functioning and recovery. Specifically, we aim to address somatic, autonomic, and hormonal sequelae of TBI as these areas can be under-assessed and under-managed in clinical practice. Our goal is to increase the number of studies examining the assessment, treatment, mechanisms of injury, and effects of related symptoms/dysfunction to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

We primarily seek articles focusing on the recovery course and/or on chronic/persistent symptoms related to somatic, autonomic, and hormonal sequelae of mild to moderate TBI, although studies focusing on acute symptoms will also be considered. In this context, articles that examine the risk factors and outcomes associated with sex and/or identified gender in TBI are also welcome.  Empirical submissions must include PVTs and/or SVTs. Review articles must include information about when/whether PVTs and/or SVTs were used in reviewed studies.

Potential topics include but are not limited to:

• Review articles: Update on assessment, treatment, mechanisms of injury, and risk/protective factors of ocular and/or vestibular dysfunction following TBI
• Original articles: Predictive factors for short-term recovery course and long-term outcomes (i.e., >3 months post injury) and their secondary effects on cognitive functioning in TBIs involving
  • Ocular and vestibular symptoms
  • Pituitary and/or hormonal dysfunction
  • Autonomic symptoms/dysfunction
• Original article: Proposed biomarkers for TBI categorization and prognosis

Potential contributors interested in submitting a review paper should first submit an abstract/proposal via email to guest editors (Drs. Christine Mullen and Elisabeth Wilde) before June 30, 2024, to avoid overlap among review articles. All papers will be peer-reviewed, and submission does not guarantee acceptance.  Please select "Special Issue on Concussion/mild TBI” when submitting your paper.

Instructions for Authors