Assessment of the Understanding of Concussion and Care Protocols Amongst Student Athletes and Coaches: A Qualitative Study

Subramaniam, Aditya; Tan, Ronald Ming Ren; Chan, Derrick; Ng, Zhi Min; Dong, Chao; Feng, Jasmine Xun Yi; Chong, Shu-Ling

doi:10.3389/fped.2020.526986

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“…Seventy-one studies reported on coach knowledge. 18,29–93,128–132 This theme was further divided into five sub-themes: Coaches’ injury prevention knowledge , coaches’ general injury knowledge , coaches’ concussion knowledge , coaches’ training knowledge and coaches’ doping knowledge .…”

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“…Thirteen studies investigated coaches’ concussion knowledge (n = 13). 39,45,47,59,60,65,72,75,82,88,91,130,132 Three of these studies were based on rugby league. 59,60,91 When comparing the rugby league studies to the rugby union studies, it was found that coaches in both cohorts had poor knowledge of the return to play protocol for concussion.…”

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“…111 Five studies did not specify the type of rugby (n = 5, 5%). 72,113,118,122,132 Only two studies specifically investigated coaches working in women's rugby (n = 2, 2%). 31,48 Thirty-three percent (n = 35, 33%) of studies were on youth rugby only, 52% (n = 55, 52%) on senior rugby, nine percent (n = 9, 9%) on both youth and senior rugby and the remaining percentage of the studies did not specify.…”

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“…Seventy-one studies reported on coach knowledge. 18,[128][129][130][131][132] This theme was Coaches' knowledge of injury prevention. Ten studies (n = 10) were conducted on coaches' injury prevention knowledge.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…45,47 Continuous education for coaches on this topic was encouraged. 132 Coaches' training knowledge. Forty-three studies reported on coaches' training knowledge.…”

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More than rugby: A scoping review of coaches in rugby

Paul

Davidow

Stodter

et al. 2023

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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Introduction It is well-recognised that fulfilling the role of a coach is multi-faceted. In rugby, some of these coaching facets have been studied, however the research has not been reviewed. Reviewing the literature on rugby coaches will inform and guide policies, coach education, research and practice. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to provide a scoping review of the current coach focused literature on rugby union, rugby league and rugby sevens. Methods A scoping review was conducted on five electronic databases (EBSCOhost, PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science) until January 2022 using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Participants had to be coaches within rugby union, sevens and league to be included. Data were extracted and analyzed to form a numerical and thematic summary. Results 105 articles were included. 76% of the studies were on rugby union, 14% on league, 1% on sevens and the remainder focused on a combination of rugby cohorts or did not specify. Three themes were identified via a thematic analysis based on the content of the articles, these were coach knowledge (68%), coach pedagogies (29%), and coach development (4%). Conclusion The main finding in this review is that research on rugby coaches understood the risk, prevention, and management of injuries. Educational resources should include all aspects of rugby play or training injuries. The importance of the athlete-coach relationship and coach reflective practices was another significant finding. Coaches are encouraged to have a broad understanding of various aspects related to the player's welfare, which can be developed using formal and/or nonformal learning.

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“…45,47 Continuous education for coaches on this topic was encouraged. 132 Coaches' training knowledge. Forty-three studies reported on coaches' training knowledge.…”

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More than rugby: A scoping review of coaches in rugby

Paul

Davidow

Stodter

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International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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Perceptions of personal control and treatment efficacy of sport-related concussions in collegiate athletes

Pollard-McGrandy,

Tracey,

Wallace

et al. 2023

Brain Injury

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Surveying Argentine healthcare providers’ knowledge, attitude, and practice about diagnosis and management of sports-related concussions

Russo

Salvat

Kañevsky

et al. 2023

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Background: A better understanding of the healthcare provider's knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) level would help athletes, trainers, and athletic administrators, implement more effective concussion-management recommendations and guidelines. This survey aims to understand healthcare provider's KAP dimensions regarding the diagnosis and management of sports-related concussions. Methods: Cross-sectional study. An online-based KAP survey was carried out on a convenience sample of healthcare providers, coaches, parents, and athletes (n=626) in partnership with sports concussion clinics, rugby union, and rugby league in Argentina. The questionnaire incorporated 25 questions. Descriptive analysis was estimated as means, SD, and proportion. Chi-square tests, two-sample t-tests, and regression analysis were utilized for the response analysis. Results: Seventy-four percent of the respondents reported having concussion training. Respondents correctly answered on average 6.23, SD 2.16 (out of 10) knowledge questions. The largest gaps were related to the clinical interpretation of symptom severity and neuroimaging. The smallest gaps were identified in young athletes' management. There was a significant difference in mean survey respondent's knowledge scores [F (1,622) =109.479, p<0.001] between those who had received formal concussion training and those who had not. Conclusions: This study reveals that healthcare providers have appropriate knowledge and attitude regarding sport-related concussions but there are important knowledge gaps and practices that are often wanting. Our findings confirm the need for training and education on sport-related concussions. It would be advisable to implement educational campaigns specifically focused on the diagnosis and management of sports concussions, to raise awareness about this topic in schools, leagues, and sports associations.

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Assessment of the Understanding of Concussion and Care Protocols Amongst Student Athletes and Coaches: A Qualitative Study

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References 21 publications

More than rugby: A scoping review of coaches in rugby

More than rugby: A scoping review of coaches in rugby

Perceptions of personal control and treatment efficacy of sport-related concussions in collegiate athletes

Surveying Argentine healthcare providers’ knowledge, attitude, and practice about diagnosis and management of sports-related concussions

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