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Kelly,
J. P., & Rosenberg, J. H. (1998). The development guidelines
for the management of concussion in sports. Journal of Head Trauma
Rehabilitation, 13, 53-65. |
| Type
of Study |
Summary |
| Purpose
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To
describe the formal process of developing guidelines for the diagnosis
and managements of concussion in sports. Includes grading scale,
sideline evaluation, and management strategies adopted as a practice parameter
by the American Academy of Neurology.
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Topics
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- Literature review
and case reports
- Summary of signs
and symptoms of concussion
- Example of a
sideline evaluation
- Summary of concussion
grading scale
- Recommendations
for return to play
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Conclusion
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- Grading scales
and management guidelines for injuries of all types are well established
in sports medicine.
- Previous studies
showed that coaches and trainers were overlooking subtle cognitive
and behavioral changes of athletes.
- There is no
consensus or scientific data to guide the decision with regard to
the question, "How many concussions are too many?"
- Athletes showing
ongoing symptoms or demonstrating neuropsychological performance deficits
compared to preinjury performance on similar tests should be advised
to discontinue the sport.
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