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A Multi-Modal Approach to Assessing Recovery in Youth Athletes Following Concussion

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Published on: September 25, 2014

Optimal Recovery Following Pediatric Concussion.

Miriam H Beauchamp^1,2, Ken Tang³, Andrée-Anne Ledoux^4,5,6

¹Department of Psychology, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

JAMA Network Open

|March 19, 2025

Summary

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Pediatric concussion recovery to optimal functioning across multiple domains takes at least 3 months for children, with girls experiencing longer recovery times. Understanding these factors is key to promoting full recovery for all children after concussion.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric neurology
Sports medicine
Developmental psychology

Background:

Pediatric concussion is a common injury with varied recovery patterns.
Understanding factors influencing positive outcomes is crucial for comprehensive recovery in children.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the timeframe for achieving optimal functioning in children (ages 8-16) after concussion.
To comprehensively assess recovery across motor-physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and resilience domains.

Main Methods:

Prospective cohort study involving children with concussion or orthopedic injury (OI).
Assessments conducted at 10 days, 3 months, and 6 months post-injury.
Utilized self-report and direct assessments measuring symptoms, function, cognition, quality of life, resilience, and social support.

Main Results:

Optimal functioning scores were lower in the concussion group compared to the OI group at 10 days and 3 months, particularly for females.
Time was the strongest predictor of optimal functioning, followed by injury group and sex.
Full recovery, defined as optimal functioning across all domains, took 3 months or more for most children, especially girls.

Conclusions:

Achieving optimal functioning after pediatric concussion requires a minimum of 3 months, with girls facing longer recovery periods.
Recovery assessment must consider multiple domains, including physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and resilience factors.
These findings highlight the need for tailored interventions to support full recovery in pediatric concussion.