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Published on: January 20, 2019
Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool Application in a Pediatric Concussion Clinic
Katherine Lumetta1, Sam Halama1, Shayne Fehr1
1Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Background:
Traditional concussion symptom scales do not assess function. We piloted a mobile app-based assessment that aims to measure the functional impact of symptoms.
Methods:
Patients with concussion completed the Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool and traditional symptom scales postinjury.
Results:
Linear regression assessed the predictive value of the Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool symptom number and function rating compared to scores on 2 traditional symptom scales across 4 symptom domains. The mobile app symptom number predicted scores on traditional symptom scales across domains. The rating score predicted traditional scale scores in 2 domains. The mobile health tool did not predict recovery.
Discussion:
This mobile health concussion symptom assessment may measure the functional impact of symptoms, though further study is needed.
