Megan L Callahan1,2, Miranda M Lim3,4,5. 1. VA Portland Health Care System, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Mail code P3-RD42, Portland, OR, 97239, USA. 2. Department of Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA. 3. VA Portland Health Care System, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Mail code P3-RD42, Portland, OR, 97239, USA. lmir@ohsu.edu. 4. Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA. lmir@ohsu.edu. 5. Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; Department of Behavioral Neuroscience; Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA. lmir@ohsu.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review investigates the relationship between sensory sensitivity and traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the role sensory sensitivity plays in chronic disability. RECENT FINDINGS: TBI is a significant cause of disability with a range of physical, cognitive, and mental health consequences. Sensory sensitivities (e.g., noise and light) are among the most frequently reported, yet least outwardly recognizable symptoms following TBI. Clinicians and scientists alike have yet to identify consistent nomenclature for defining noise and light sensitivity, making it difficult to accurately and reliably assess their influence. Noise and light sensitivity can profoundly affect critical aspects of independent function including communication, productivity, socialization, cognition, sleep, and mental health. Research examining the prevalence of sensory sensitivity and evidence for the association of sensory sensitivity with TBI is inconclusive. Evidence-based interventions for sensory sensitivity, particularly following TBI, are lacking.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review investigates the relationship between sensory sensitivity and traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the role sensory sensitivity plays in chronic disability. RECENT FINDINGS: TBI is a significant cause of disability with a range of physical, cognitive, and mental health consequences. Sensory sensitivities (e.g., noise and light) are among the most frequently reported, yet least outwardly recognizable symptoms following TBI. Clinicians and scientists alike have yet to identify consistent nomenclature for defining noise and light sensitivity, making it difficult to accurately and reliably assess their influence. Noise and light sensitivity can profoundly affect critical aspects of independent function including communication, productivity, socialization, cognition, sleep, and mental health. Research examining the prevalence of sensory sensitivity and evidence for the association of sensory sensitivity with TBI is inconclusive. Evidence-based interventions for sensory sensitivity, particularly following TBI, are lacking.
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