63rd International Conference on Medical, Biological & Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Accepted Abstracts

A Systematic Review of Diagnosis and Management of Head Injury

 Asra Dewita Namora Harahap*1, Ilham Kurniawan Ritonga1, Adit Muhammad Prasetya Hutagalung2

1Faculty of Medicine, Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatera, Medan City, North Sumatera, Indonesia.
2Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatera, Medan City, North Sumatera, Indonesia.

Citation: Harahap ADN, Ritonga IK, Hutagalung AMP (2025) A Systematic Review of Diagnosis and Management of Head Injury. SciTech Medical-Pharmaceutical Sciences 2025.

 

Received: May 05, 2025         Accepted: May 07, 2025         Published: May 07, 2025

Abstract

Introduction: The long-term consequences of head injury can vary widely depending on factors such as injury severity, repeated trauma, and pre-existing conditions.
Objective: This systematic review aims to evaluate the diagnosis and management of head injuries based on literatures of the last decade.
Methods: The study followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines, reviewing English-language publications from 2015 to 2025. Editorials, duplicate reviews from the same journal, and papers lacking a DOI were excluded. The literature search was conducted using PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar.
Result: A total of 2,172 articles were initially identified through online databases (PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar). After three rounds of screening, eight relevant studies were selected for full-text analysis.
Conclusion: Advancements in neuroimaging, biomarkers, and treatment strategies have improved the diagnosis and management of head injury. However, challenges remain in standardizing definitions, predicting long-term outcomes, and developing targeted interventions. Future research should focus on refining diagnostic criteria, expanding biomarker utility, and optimizing rehabilitation approaches to enhance patient outcomes.
Keywords: Head injury, Traumatic brain injury, Diagnosis, Management