Abreu, Marcos A; Edwards, Wirt; Spradley, Brandon D
The War Against Concussions Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–12, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *BRAIN -- Concussion, *COLLEGE athletes, *DIAGNOSIS, *DISEASE complications, *FOOTBALL injuries, *HIGH school athletes, *PREVENTION, *PROFESSIONAL sports, *SAFETY hats, *SPORTS medicine, *SPORTS participation, *SYMPTOMS, Concussion, concussion evaluation, Concussion management, concussion prevention technology, DISCLOSURE, football helmet concussion reducing design, football helmet concussion reducing design., Return-to-play
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Hecimovicha, Mark; Kingb, Doug; Maraisc, Ida
Player and parent concussion knowledge and awareness in youth Australian Rules Football Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–19, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *ACADEMIC achievement, *BRAIN -- Concussion, *FIRST aid in illness & injury, *FOOTBALL injuries, *SLEEP disorders, *SPORTS participation, *SYMPTOMS, ADOLESCENCE, Australia, Australian Rules football, AWARENESS, Concussion, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, HEALTH literacy, Parent, PARENTS -- Attitudes, PROBABILITY theory, Questionnaires, STATISTICAL significance, Treatment, Youth
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Abbassi, Ensie; Brassil, Heather E; Salvatore, Anthony P
NIDILRR: Duration of Neurocognitive Impairments and Symptom Resolution in Mild Traumatic Brain injury (MTBI) Journal Article
In: Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, vol. 97, no. 12, pp. e3–e3, 2016, ISBN: 00039993.
BibTeX | Tags: *BRAIN -- Concussion, *COGNITION, *Convalescence, *SPORTS injuries, *SYMPTOMS, PROBABILITY theory, Retrospective Studies, SEVERITY of illness index, time
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Abreu, Marcos A; Edwards, Wirt; Spradley, Brandon D
The War Against Concussions Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–12, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
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Hecimovicha, Mark; Kingb, Doug; Maraisc, Ida
Player and parent concussion knowledge and awareness in youth Australian Rules Football Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–19, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
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abstract = {Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure concussion knowledge and awareness of youth Australian Rules Football players and parents. Secondary aims were examining if player's maturity in age, history of concussion and years played and parents who have undergone first aid and concussion training would increase knowledge. Methods: 1,441 parents and 284 youth ARF players completed a 23-item concussion knowledge survey consisting of three areas: concussion symptoms, management, and return-to-play criteria. Results: There was significant difference in knowledge of concussion management and return-to play criteria between players and parents (p= less than 0.01). Players age, years played and history of concussion did not increase knowledge, however, parents with concussion training had significantly higher scores than those without (p= less than 0.01). Some return-to-play criteria and signs and symptom not thought to be associated with concussion such as disturbed sleeping and difficulty studying were difficult for both groups to associate as related to concussion. Conclusions: Future concussion education opportunities for player and parents need to focus on return-to-play criteria and uncommon signs and symptoms such as sleep disturbances and problems studying. Applications in sport: The findings reflect certain areas that need to be incorporated into educational opportunities for players and parents, especially those who have limited access to qualified health care professionals such as ATC's. Although there is minimal evidence supporting concussion educational opportunities, awareness and knowledge of concussion is the greatest positive influence for symptom reporting among young athletes. However, the ideal delivery mode and educational content for interventions appropriate to each group has yet to be identified so steps such as defining the target group, measuring their level of awareness and knowledge, and monitoring of effectiveness. Overall, the goal should be to provide at least the basic information regarding concussion but as the results of this study demonstrate ensure lesser known aspects such as return-to-play criteria and signs and symptoms such as sleep disturbances and difficulty studying or concentrating are incorporated. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR},
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Abbassi, Ensie; Brassil, Heather E; Salvatore, Anthony P
NIDILRR: Duration of Neurocognitive Impairments and Symptom Resolution in Mild Traumatic Brain injury (MTBI) Journal Article
In: Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, vol. 97, no. 12, pp. e3–e3, 2016, ISBN: 00039993.
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Abreu, Marcos A; Edwards, Wirt; Spradley, Brandon D
The War Against Concussions Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–12, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *BRAIN -- Concussion, *COLLEGE athletes, *DIAGNOSIS, *DISEASE complications, *FOOTBALL injuries, *HIGH school athletes, *PREVENTION, *PROFESSIONAL sports, *SAFETY hats, *SPORTS medicine, *SPORTS participation, *SYMPTOMS, Concussion, concussion evaluation, Concussion management, concussion prevention technology, DISCLOSURE, football helmet concussion reducing design, football helmet concussion reducing design., Return-to-play
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journal = {Sport Journal},
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abstract = {The game of football, especially at the higher levels, is becoming increasingly dangerous as athletes keep getting bigger, faster, and stronger. The rate at which concussions are occurring is alarming and player safety has become the topic of conversation among sport the community. Since the symptoms and signs of a concussion don't always appear immediately or appear to be mild at first, the sports community originally assumed that the head injuries weren't serious. Besides the risk of suffering another concussion, a growing body of research has linked sports concussions with serious long-term effects like depression and memory problems. To make matters worse, researchers documented that high school and collegiate athletes do not report concussions sustained during football play because they were not aware of the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Furthermore, although the National Football League (NFL) injury report has shown a decrease of head injuries since 2012, PBS FRONTLINE's Concussion Watch project reported that one-third of all concussions sustained during that time were left off the injury report. As research continues to expose the serious nature of sports concussion, league officials are facing constant scrutiny to change the rules and regulations that govern the game of football. Although the sport of football has a protocol to assess a player for a concussion, visual inspections could limit the amount of information a health care provider could gather. To address these certain limitations, manufacturers designed football helmets to decrease the forces of impact and engineered technological solutions to better detect head impacts that may cause injury. The purpose of this study is to examine the advancements in concussion detection and prevention, ultimately, providing league officials with recommendations that could help reduce a player's risk of a concussion. In addition to increasing concussion awareness, this study will support the balance between the adjustment to new concussion research and the sharing of knowledge acquired through research. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR},
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Hecimovicha, Mark; Kingb, Doug; Maraisc, Ida
Player and parent concussion knowledge and awareness in youth Australian Rules Football Journal Article
In: Sport Journal, pp. 1–19, 2016, ISBN: 15439518.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *ACADEMIC achievement, *BRAIN -- Concussion, *FIRST aid in illness & injury, *FOOTBALL injuries, *SLEEP disorders, *SPORTS participation, *SYMPTOMS, ADOLESCENCE, Australia, Australian Rules football, AWARENESS, Concussion, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, HEALTH literacy, Parent, PARENTS -- Attitudes, PROBABILITY theory, Questionnaires, STATISTICAL significance, Treatment, Youth
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abstract = {Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure concussion knowledge and awareness of youth Australian Rules Football players and parents. Secondary aims were examining if player's maturity in age, history of concussion and years played and parents who have undergone first aid and concussion training would increase knowledge. Methods: 1,441 parents and 284 youth ARF players completed a 23-item concussion knowledge survey consisting of three areas: concussion symptoms, management, and return-to-play criteria. Results: There was significant difference in knowledge of concussion management and return-to play criteria between players and parents (p= less than 0.01). Players age, years played and history of concussion did not increase knowledge, however, parents with concussion training had significantly higher scores than those without (p= less than 0.01). Some return-to-play criteria and signs and symptom not thought to be associated with concussion such as disturbed sleeping and difficulty studying were difficult for both groups to associate as related to concussion. Conclusions: Future concussion education opportunities for player and parents need to focus on return-to-play criteria and uncommon signs and symptoms such as sleep disturbances and problems studying. Applications in sport: The findings reflect certain areas that need to be incorporated into educational opportunities for players and parents, especially those who have limited access to qualified health care professionals such as ATC's. Although there is minimal evidence supporting concussion educational opportunities, awareness and knowledge of concussion is the greatest positive influence for symptom reporting among young athletes. However, the ideal delivery mode and educational content for interventions appropriate to each group has yet to be identified so steps such as defining the target group, measuring their level of awareness and knowledge, and monitoring of effectiveness. Overall, the goal should be to provide at least the basic information regarding concussion but as the results of this study demonstrate ensure lesser known aspects such as return-to-play criteria and signs and symptoms such as sleep disturbances and difficulty studying or concentrating are incorporated. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR},
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Abbassi, Ensie; Brassil, Heather E; Salvatore, Anthony P
NIDILRR: Duration of Neurocognitive Impairments and Symptom Resolution in Mild Traumatic Brain injury (MTBI) Journal Article
In: Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, vol. 97, no. 12, pp. e3–e3, 2016, ISBN: 00039993.
BibTeX | Tags: *BRAIN -- Concussion, *COGNITION, *Convalescence, *SPORTS injuries, *SYMPTOMS, PROBABILITY theory, Retrospective Studies, SEVERITY of illness index, time
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