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A Neuroscientific Approach to the Examination of Concussions in Student-Athletes
Published on: December 8, 2014
Sports-related brain injury research: methodological difficulties associated with ambiguous terminology
1School of Psychology, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Abstract:
A basic premise underlying sound methodological research is that it is based on constructs that have a sound operational definition. Failure to do so impedes comparison with other relevant literature. In sports-related brain injury research, the varied criteria and inconsistent use of the term 'concussion' and its interchangeability with other generic terms such as mild/minor head injury, and mild brain injury exemplifies such a situation. This paper will background the issues involved and provide rationale to support a call for tightening the use of terminology in the area.
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