Concussion knowledge and attitudes among amateur South African rugby players

Viljoen, C; Schoeman, M; Brandt, C; Patricios, J; Rooyen, C Van

doi:10.17159/2078-516x/2017/v29i1a2993

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“…A majority of the players were also aware that concussion can negatively affect a player's performance and have long-term implications on their general health and well-being and that the negative effects will be greater in a player that has previously been concussed. Compared to a similar study on amateur South African rugby players by [9,10]. Although the WPRU Super League club rugby players had a relatively good knowledge of concussion, it is concerning that their knowledge was lesser to players in lower leagues [9,10].…”

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“…Compared to a similar study on amateur South African rugby players by [9,10]. Although the WPRU Super League club rugby players had a relatively good knowledge of concussion, it is concerning that their knowledge was lesser to players in lower leagues [9,10]. Knowledge of the common misconceptions should be addressed in order to improve the management and prevention of concussion incidence and related issues [9,10].…”

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“…Although some questions do touch on RTP, these questions were aimed at assessing the attitude toward safe return after concussion. Viljoen et al stated that the players themselves can play an essential role in reducing the incidences of concussion and improving the management thereof [9,10]. The aim of the current study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes toward concussion in WPRU Super League senior club rugby players.…”

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“…A study by Viljoen et al evaluated the knowledge and attitudes on concussion of junior high school and senior amateur club rugby players using the modified RoCKAS-ST. They found that these players lacked roughly one-third of the necessary knowledge, which may affect their attitudes towards concussion and increase the risks associated with concussion [9]. More recently, Kraak et al investigated the knowledge and attitudes towards concussion of 180 Stellenbosch University hostel rugby players who completed the modified RoCKAS-ST [10].…”

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“…However, a small number of participants showed that they still lacked knowledge in certain vital areas of concussion, such as whether a player should play in an important rugby match if suffering from concussion. These vital areas might play an important role in the behaviour of rugby players who sustained concussion in terms of avoiding the potential risks of concussion, such as brain damage or even death [9,10]. A lack of sufficient knowledge about concussion injuries may explain players' failure to report the suspected injury [3].…”

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Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Concussion in Western Province Rugby Union Senior Club Rugby Players

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Concussion is a frequently occurring injury in rugby which is not usually reported to coaches or medical staff. Recognition and treatment of concussion should be a priority; however, education surrounding concussion knowledge and attitudes of the players have been lacking. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes toward concussion in Western Province Rugby Union (WPRU) Super League senior club rugby players. This study focused on gathering quantitative information from WPRU club rugby players, using the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey-Student Version (RoCKAS-ST). The correlation between the Concussion Attitude Index (CAI) and Concussion Knowledge Index (CKI) was (r=0.14). The CKI average for the players was (16.72±2.96). The participants answered 67% (16.72±2.96) of the CKI questions and 62% (46.54±5.75) of the CAI questions correctly. The participants demonstrated sufficient knowledge of concussion, as well as safe attitudes toward concussion. A small number of players lacked knowledge of symptoms and attitudes toward concussion, which may have been influenced by the importance of games. Overall, the participants in this study demonstrated superior knowledge and safe attitudes compared to other studies. The current study found that the players had good knowledge and safe attitudes regarding the severity of concussion.

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What they know and who they are telling: Concussion knowledge and disclosure behaviour in New Zealand adolescent rugby union players

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Can Adults Recognize Concussion Symptoms? A Critical Review of Empirical Research Using the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey

Sullivan¹

2021

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine

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Objective: The correct identification of concussion symptoms is vital for mild traumatic brain injury recognition, diagnosis, and injury management. Numerous surveys of symptom recognition have been conducted, including with athletes at-risk for injury. This critical, methodologically focused review aimed to: (1) discover which concussion symptoms are recognized, and (2) provide recommendations for future research. Data Sources: A quasi-systematic literature search was conducted to identify studies that used the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey. Study Selection: Eighty-five publications were identified, 8 of which were retained after screening. Data Extraction: The identification of individual concussion symptoms was coded as good (a correct response by >90% of the sample), moderate (a correct response by 75%–90% of the sample), or poor (a correct response by <75% of the sample). Data Synthesis: The pooled data comprised responses from more than 2000 individuals, most of whom were male, young adult, sport players. Overall, there was good recognition of 3 concussion symptoms (headaches, dizziness, and confusion), poor recognition of sleep disturbances, nausea, and loss of consciousness, and misattribution to concussion of 2 distractor symptoms (weakness of neck range of motion, difficulty speaking). The methodological evaluation revealed significant variability in symptom measurement. Conclusions: The identified trends for concussion symptom recognition must be regarded as tentative because of the significant methodological variation in the reviewed studies. This variability affected the number, wording, and classification of items, and it restricted the data synthesis. This problem must be addressed in future research and recommendations are provided.

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Concussion knowledge and attitudes among amateur South African rugby players

Cited by 8 publications

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Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Concussion in Western Province Rugby Union Senior Club Rugby Players

Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Concussion in Western Province Rugby Union Senior Club Rugby Players

What they know and who they are telling: Concussion knowledge and disclosure behaviour in New Zealand adolescent rugby union players

Can Adults Recognize Concussion Symptoms? A Critical Review of Empirical Research Using the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey

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