Parental Recognition of Postconcussive Symptoms in Children

Stevens, Penelope K.; Penprase, Barbara; Kepros, John P.; Dunneback, James

doi:10.1097/jtn.0b013e3181ff2789

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“…When parents were asked about individual symptoms, approximately 47% of parents who initially reported an asymptomatic child identified 1 or more symptoms in their child. 38 Similarly, Hajek et al 39 found that while parents and children reported similar postconcussion symptoms, on average children reported more symptoms than their parents. When parents were asked to identify signs and symptoms of concussion, most could identify concussion symptoms, but 44% missed emotional outbursts and 28% missed difficulty sleeping.…”

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A Scoping Review to Address the Culture of Concussion in Youth and High School Sports

Sarmiento

Donnell²,

Hoffman

2017

Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUND: In 2013, the National Academy of Sciences emphasized the need to develop, implement, and evaluate effective large-scale educational strategies to improve the culture of concussion in youth and high school sports. In support of this recommendation, in this article we summarize research on factors that contribute to the culture of concussion. METHODS: We conducted the literature search using 7 electronic databases. We used a scoping review method to identify studies that addressed knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, use of educational resources, and interventions related to concussion among young athletes, coaches, and parents. RESULTS: Of the 33 articles identified, most focused on concussion education (N = 15), followed by knowledge (N = 13), behaviors (N = 13), and attitudes (N = 5). Three studies addressed multiple study populations. CONCLUSIONS: The rapid spread of concussion education and awareness efforts has outpaced research on effective strategies to improve knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that contribute to the culture of concussion. Further research is critical to inform the development and implementation of large-scale educational efforts. This research should incorporate rigorous study designs; be inclusive of diverse ages, socioeconomic status, and racial/ethnic groups; and examine opportunities to improve behavioral outcomes around concussion prevention, reporting, and management.

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confidence: 97%

A Scoping Review to Address the Culture of Concussion in Youth and High School Sports

Sarmiento

Donnell²,

Hoffman

2017

Journal of School Health

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“…Studies have revealed that concussion symptoms may be underidentified by parents 10,11 and underreported by children. 12 Various surveys of youth sports' coaches have revealed that many have misconceptions about concussion, which can be improved with education.…”

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Pediatric Providers’ Self-Reported Knowledge, Practices, and Attitudes About Concussion

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“…A recent study of parent ability to recognize concussion symptoms after receiving verbal and written instructions in the emergency department showed that most parents were unable to identify concussion symptoms in their children. 29 This suggests that more robust discharge education is necessary. Prior work has shown that making an appointment for parents at the time of discharge increases family attendance at follow-up visits.…”

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Pediatricians' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors to Screening Children After Complicated Mild TBI: A Survey

Keenan

Bratton

Dixon

2017

Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

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Objective To understand pediatricians’ attitudes, knowledge and behaviors about the care of children with complicated mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Setting and participants 3500 pediatricians randomly selected from the American Medical Association master file. Design Cross-sectional survey Main measures Pediatricians were asked about their attitude toward following children with complicated mild TBI for cognitive and behavioral sequelae; their knowledge of TBI sequelae; and, their usual evaluation and management of children following TBI. Results There were 576 (16.5%) completed responses. Most pediatricians (51%) see one or two patients with complicated mild TBI annually. Most pediatricians do not think that pediatricians are the correct clinician group who should by primarily responsible for following children with complicated mild TBI for cognitive (74%) or behavioral sequelae (54%). Pediatricians report difficulty referring children for cognitive (56%) and behavioral (48%) specialty services. Pediatricians have good knowledge of short-term complications of complicated mild TBI. Conclusion Pediatricians do not think they are the correct clinical group to primarily care for children after hospitalization for complicated mild TBI; yet, other clinicians are frequently not accessible. Pediatricians need educational and referral support to provide surveillance for injury sequelae in this group of children.

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Parental Recognition of Postconcussive Symptoms in Children

Cited by 46 publications

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A Scoping Review to Address the Culture of Concussion in Youth and High School Sports

A Scoping Review to Address the Culture of Concussion in Youth and High School Sports

Pediatric Providers’ Self-Reported Knowledge, Practices, and Attitudes About Concussion

Pediatricians' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors to Screening Children After Complicated Mild TBI: A Survey

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