Assessment of Information on Concussion Available to Adolescents on Social Media

Kollia, Betty; Basch, Corey H.; Mouser, Christina; DeLeon, Aurea J

doi:10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_265_17

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“…Although resources are becoming more easily available for parents, access alone may not be enough. For example, video resources available on the popular source YouTube, are primarily anecdotal, present some causes of concussion, with few that can be classified as “professional.” 29 As such, easy access can quickly spread misinformation. Greater understanding about what kind of media-based concussion information parents access and whether and how they use it to influence their child’s, and their own, behavior is needed.…”

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Concussion disclosure in middle and high school youth: Who gets the message and are they trained to receive it?

Wicklund¹,

Coatsworth

2020

Journal of Concussion

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Background Disclosure of concussion is vital for proper diagnosis and treatment. Youth have many stakeholders to whom they may disclose concussion, including parents, peers, coaches, and school personnel. We examined whom high school and middle school youth report concussion and the level of concussion education of the recipients of the disclosure. Methods Data were analyzed from 2362 students, 680 parents, and 150 school personnel who completed an online survey about concussion reporting, education, and training. Results Youth were most likely to disclose concussions to parents, particularly mothers, and their peer group. Middle school youth reported to teachers and school nurses at higher rates than high school youth. High school youth were more likely to disclose concussion to coaches and athletic trainers than middle school youth. While mothers were the most likely recipient of youths’ reporting, they were least likely to have received concussion education. Conclusions Recipients of youth concussion disclosure differs by school level. Parents are the most common recipients of disclosure. The role of school personnel and coaches changes as youth enter high school. Youth primarily report concussions to parents, yet parents receive the least amount of concussion training. These findings highlight the need for targeted concussion training for stakeholder groups as their role in disclosure may differ by school age.

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Concussion disclosure in middle and high school youth: Who gets the message and are they trained to receive it?

Wicklund¹,

Coatsworth

2020

Journal of Concussion

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“…Commonly available concussion information often contains inaccurate information. 27 The role of wordof-mouth communication in the spread of misinformation is less obvious but is still one avenue likely responsible for some nocebo effects, particularly among schools, athletic clubs, and other relatively small social circles. The pain literature provides a nice illustration of how this could happen.…”

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The Nocebo Effect and Pediatric Concussion

Kirkwood¹,

Howell²,

Brooks³

et al. 2021

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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While placebo effects are well recognized within clinical medicine, “nocebo effects” have received much less attention. Nocebo effects are problems caused by negative expectations derived from information or treatment provided during a clinical interaction. In this review, we examine how nocebo effects may arise following pediatric concussion and how they may worsen symptoms or prolong recovery. We offer several suggestions to prevent, lessen, or eliminate such effects. We provide recommendations for clinicians in the following areas: terminology selection, explicit and implicit messaging to patients, evidence-based recommendations, and awareness of potential biases during clinical interactions. Clinicians should consider the empirically grounded suggestions when approaching the care of pediatric patients with concussion.

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“…The importance of knowledge transfer in education for sports concussion has been well-documented (Provvidenza and Johnston, 2009 ) as has the role that social media can play in this process (Provvidenza et al, 2013 ), particularly with adolescents (Kollia et al, 2018 ). Given the global popularity of TikTok and its engaging video-based format, it has the potential to be a valuable source of concussion information and education.…”

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Not Just for Dancing? A Content Analysis of Concussion and Head Injury Videos on TikTok

Carter

Hall

Ketcham

et al. 2021

Front. Sports Act. Living

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Social media platforms are an accessible and increasingly used way for the public to gather healthcare-related information, including on sports injuries. “TikTok” is currently one of the fastest-growing social media platforms worldwide, and it is especially popular amongst adolescents and young adults. The widespread use and popularity of TikTok suggests that this platform has potential to be a source for healthcare information for younger individuals. The aim of this study was to gain a preliminary understanding of the concussion/head injury-related information on TikTok, and to gauge if TikTok could serve as a platform for concussion education. This exploratory study used a systematic search strategy to understand more about how concussion is being portrayed through TikTok videos. Using the keywords “concussion” and “head injury,” 200 videos were downloaded from TikTok and 43 videos were excluded. Of the 92 videos retrieved using the keyword “concussion,” 95% (n = 88) had more than 100,000 views and 6% (n = 10) had been viewed more than 10 million times. Over half, 54% (n = 50) of the “concussion” videos depicted individuals “playing around” and getting hit in the head, whilst only 1% (n = 1) of the TikTok videos were categorized as “explaining concussion facts.” The large numbers of views of concussion-related TikTok videos demonstrates the popularity of this platform and indicates that healthcare organizations should consider TikTok as a potential means for concussion education amongst younger individuals.

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Assessment of Information on Concussion Available to Adolescents on Social Media

Cited by 12 publications

References 24 publications

Concussion disclosure in middle and high school youth: Who gets the message and are they trained to receive it?

Concussion disclosure in middle and high school youth: Who gets the message and are they trained to receive it?

The Nocebo Effect and Pediatric Concussion

Not Just for Dancing? A Content Analysis of Concussion and Head Injury Videos on TikTok

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