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A Neuroscientific Approach to the Examination of Concussions in Student-Athletes
Published on: December 8, 2014
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High School Athletes' Perceptions of Concussion.
Theresa L Miyashita1, Eleni Diakogeorgiou1, Brian Hellstrom2
1Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
|November 5, 2015
Summary
High school athletes often do not recognize concussions or understand their severity, impacting injury reporting. Improved education is crucial to change sports culture and ensure athlete safety regarding head injuries.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Athlete perceptions of concussions influence injury reporting behavior.
- Incomplete or incorrect concussion knowledge poses risks for subsequent head injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess the impact of recent concussion information on high school athletes' knowledge.
- Evaluate athlete perceptions of concussion severity.
- Determine if education alters future concussion reporting behavior.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous survey of 454 high school athletes (mean age 15.7 years).
- Data collection included personal injury history, concussion knowledge, and perceptions.
- An educational intervention on sports-related concussions was provided.
Main Results:
- A significant difference was found between athletes reporting "bell rung" versus concussion (P = .000).
- Reported concussions increased significantly after the educational intervention (P = .000).
- 50% of athletes believed game importance should influence return-to-play decisions.
Conclusions:
- High school athletes frequently fail to recognize concussions and underestimate their severity.
- Formalized concussion education is essential to improve athlete understanding and reporting.
- Allied health professionals must prioritize educating student athletes on concussion dangers.
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