Taylor, Mary Ellen; Sanner, Jennifer E
The Relationship Between Concussion Knowledge and the High School Athlete’s Intention to Report Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms Journal Article
In: Journal of School Nursing, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 73–81, 2017, ISBN: 1059-8405.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Athletes, Athletic Injuries, brain, brain concussion, Intention, knowledge, Schools, Sports, Students
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title = {The Relationship Between Concussion Knowledge and the High School Athlete’s Intention to Report Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms},
author = {Taylor, Mary Ellen and Sanner, Jennifer E},
doi = {10.1177/1059840515619683},
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abstract = {Sports-related concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frequent occurrence among high school athletes. Long-term and short-term effects of TBI on the athlete’s developing brain can be minimized if the athlete reports and is effectively treated for TBI symptoms. Knowledge of concussion symptoms and a school culture of support are critical in order to promote the student’s intention to report TBI symptoms. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the relationship between the high school athlete’s concussion knowledge and an intention to report TBI symptoms. One hundred eleven articles were retrieved and four articles met established criteria and were included in this systematic review. A link appears to exist between high school athlete concussion knowledge and an intention to report TBI symptoms. School nurses can provide a supportive environment and concussion knowledge to the high school athlete in order to ultimately facilitate TBI symptom reporting.},
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Rao, A L; Hong, E S
Understanding depression and suicide in college athletes: emerging concepts and future directions Journal Article
In: British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 136–137, 2016.
BibTeX | Tags: *Athletes/px [Psychology], *Depression/ep [Epidemiology], *Suicide/px [Psychology], Humans, Mental Health, psychology, Risk Factors, Sports, Students, Universities
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title = {Understanding depression and suicide in college athletes: emerging concepts and future directions},
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year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
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Custer, A; Sufrinko, A; Elbin, R J; Covassin, T; Collins, M; Kontos, A
High Baseline Postconcussion Symptom Scores and Concussion Outcomes in Athletes Journal Article
In: Journal of Athletic Training, vol. 51, no. 2, pp. 136–141, 2016.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *Athletic Injuries/di [Diagnosis], *Brain Concussion/di [Diagnosis], *Post-Concussion Syndrome/di [Diagnosis], Adolescent, Athletes, Cohort Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Memory, Neuropsychological Tests, Prognosis, reaction time, Risk Factors, Students
@article{Custer2016,
title = {High Baseline Postconcussion Symptom Scores and Concussion Outcomes in Athletes},
author = {Custer, A and Sufrinko, A and Elbin, R J and Covassin, T and Collins, M and Kontos, A},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
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volume = {51},
number = {2},
pages = {136--141},
abstract = {CONTEXT: Some healthy athletes report high levels of baseline concussion symptoms, which may be attributable to several factors (eg, illness, personality, somaticizing). However, the role of baseline symptoms in outcomes after sport-related concussion (SRC) has not been empirically examined. OBJECTIVE: To determine if athletes with high symptom scores at baseline performed worse than athletes without baseline symptoms on neurocognitive testing after SRC. DESIGN: Cohort study. SETTING: High school and collegiate athletic programs. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS: A total of 670 high school and collegiate athletes participated in the study. Participants were divided into groups with either no baseline symptoms (Postconcussion Symptom Scale [PCSS] score = 0},
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Nelson, L D; Guskiewicz, K M; Barr, W B; Hammeke, T A; Randolph, C; Ahn, K W; Wang, Y; McCrea, M A
Age Differences in Recovery After Sport-Related Concussion: A Comparison of High School and Collegiate Athletes Journal Article
In: Journal of Athletic Training, vol. 51, no. 2, pp. 142–152, 2016.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *Athletic Injuries/di [Diagnosis], *Brain Concussion/di [Diagnosis], Age Factors, cognition, Female, Football/in [Injuries], Hockey/in [Injuries], Humans, Male, Neuropsychological Tests, Prospective Studies, Racquet Sports/in [Injuries], Recovery of Function, Risk Factors, Soccer/in [Injuries], Students, Time Factors
@article{Nelson2016b,
title = {Age Differences in Recovery After Sport-Related Concussion: A Comparison of High School and Collegiate Athletes},
author = {Nelson, L D and Guskiewicz, K M and Barr, W B and Hammeke, T A and Randolph, C and Ahn, K W and Wang, Y and McCrea, M A},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Athletic Training},
volume = {51},
number = {2},
pages = {142--152},
abstract = {CONTEXT: Younger age has been hypothesized to be a risk factor for prolonged recovery after sport-related concussion, yet few studies have directly evaluated age differences in acute recovery. OBJECTIVE: To compare clinical recovery patterns for high school and collegiate athletes. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: Large, multicenter prospective sample collected from 1999-2003 in a sports medicine setting. SUBJECTS: Concussed athletes (n = 621; 545 males and 76 females) and uninjured controls (n = 150) participating in high school and collegiate contact and collision sports (79% in football, 15.7% in soccer, and the remainder in lacrosse or ice hockey). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Participants underwent evaluation of symptoms (Graded Symptom Checklist), cognition (Standardized Assessment of Concussion, paper-and-pencil neuropsychological tests), and postural stability (Balance Error Scoring System). Athletes were evaluated preinjury and followed serially at several time points after concussive injury: immediately, 3 hours postinjury, and at days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 45 or 90 (with neuropsychological measures administered at baseline and 3 postinjury time points). RESULTS: Comparisons of concussed high school and collegiate athletes with uninjured controls suggested that high school athletes took 1 to 2 days longer to recover on a cognitive (Standardized Assessment of Concussion) measure. Comparisons with the control group on other measures (symptoms, balance) as well as direct comparisons between concussed high school and collegiate samples revealed no differences in the recovery courses between the high school and collegiate groups on any measure. Group-level recovery occurred at or before 7 days postinjury on all assessment metrics. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest no clinically significant age differences exist in recovery after sport-related concussion, and therefore, separate injury-management protocols are not needed for high school and collegiate athletes.},
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Clark, J F; Colosimo, A; Ellis, J K; Mangine, R; Bixenmann, B; Hasselfeld, K; Graman, P; Elgendy, H; Myer, G; Divine, J
Vision training methods for sports concussion mitigation and management Journal Article
In: Journal of Visualized Experiments, no. 99, pp. e52648, 2015.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *Athletic Injuries/pc [Prevention & Control], *Brain Concussion/pc [Prevention & Control], *SPORTS, *Vision, Athletes, Humans, Ocular/ph [Physiology], Saccades/ph [Physiology], Students
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title = {Vision training methods for sports concussion mitigation and management},
author = {Clark, J F and Colosimo, A and Ellis, J K and Mangine, R and Bixenmann, B and Hasselfeld, K and Graman, P and Elgendy, H and Myer, G and Divine, J},
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abstract = {There is emerging evidence supporting the use vision training, including light board training tools, as a concussion baseline and neuro-diagnostic tool and potentially as a supportive component to concussion prevention strategies. This paper is focused on providing detailed methods for select vision training tools and reporting normative data for comparison when vision training is a part of a sports management program. The overall program includes standard vision training methods including tachistoscope, Brock's string, and strobe glasses, as well as specialized light board training algorithms. Stereopsis is measured as a means to monitor vision training affects. In addition, quantitative results for vision training methods as well as baseline and post-testing *A and Reaction Test measures with progressive scores are reported. Collegiate athletes consistently improve after six weeks of training in their stereopsis, *A and Reaction Test scores. When vision training is initiated as a team wide exercise, the incidence of concussion decreases in players who participate in training compared to players who do not receive the vision training. Vision training produces functional and performance changes that, when monitored, can be used to assess the success of the vision training and can be initiated as part of a sports medical intervention for concussion prevention.},
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Gardner, E C
Head, Face, and Eye Injuries in Collegiate Women's Field Hockey Journal Article
In: American Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 43, no. 8, pp. 2027–2034, 2015.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *Craniocerebral Trauma/ep [Epidemiology], *Eye Injuries/ep [Epidemiology], *Facial Injuries/ep [Epidemiology], *Hockey/in [Injuries], Brain Concussion/ep [Epidemiology], Craniocerebral Trauma/pc [Prevention & Control], Eye Injuries/pc [Prevention & Control], Eye Protective Devices, Facial Injuries/pc [Prevention & Control], Female, Head Protective Devices, Humans, Incidence, Students, United States/ep [Epidemiology], Universities
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title = {Head, Face, and Eye Injuries in Collegiate Women's Field Hockey},
author = {Gardner, E C},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {American Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {43},
number = {8},
pages = {2027--2034},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: While there is concern regarding head, face, and eye injuries in field hockey, prompting some to recommend the use of protective equipment such as goggles and helmets, little has been written about their incidence and mechanism of injury in the modern game of field hockey. The elucidation of this information will better inform the development of maximally effective injury prevention schemes to protect the athlete while maintaining the integrity of the game. PURPOSE: To determine the incidence and epidemiology of head, face, and eye injuries in United States collegiate women's field hockey players from 2004-2005 to 2008-2009. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive epidemiological study. METHODS: All head, face, and eye injuries reported to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance System for collegiate women's field hockey athletes from the 2004-2005 through 2008-2009 seasons were analyzed. Data regarding the event type, injury mechanism, body part injured, type of injury, outcome, and time lost were reviewed. The weighted injury incidence per 1000 athlete-exposures (AEs) was calculated using the exposure data set for the same years; 95% CIs were calculated based on a normal approximation to the Poisson distribution. RESULTS: There were 150 reported traumatic injuries during this time period, with a weighted occurrence of 1587.3 injuries. The overall incidence of head, face, and eye injuries in collegiate women's field hockey was 0.94 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.86-1.19). Injuries to the head or face, other than the mouth, nose, and eye, accounted for 75.3% of these injuries. The incidence of eye injuries was 0.07 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.03-0.12); nose injuries occurred at a rate of 0.10 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.05-0.15). The rate of traumatic dental injuries was 0.06 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.04-0.14). Contact with an apparatus caused 72.9% of all injuries; specifically, contact with an elevated ball accounted for 47.9% of all injuries, and contact with an elevated stick caused 21.7% of all injuries. While the majority of players suffering a head, face, or eye injury were able to return to sport that season (90.0%), the remaining athletes suffered season-ending injuries (10%). Concussions accounted for 42.8% of all head, face, and eye injuries reported (0.40 per 1000 AEs; 95% CI, 0.32-0.53). CONCLUSION: Head, face, and eye injuries occur regularly in women's field hockey. This description of the injury profile and mechanisms of injury may be used to design appropriate injury prevention schemes for the sport.Copyright © 2015 The Author(s).},
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Resch, Jacob; Driscoll, Aoife; McCaffrey, Noel; Brown, Cathleen; Ferrara, Michael S; Macciocchi, Stephen; Baumgartner, Ted; Walpert, Kimberly
ImPact Test-Retest Reliability: Reliably Unreliable? Journal Article
In: Journal of Athletic Training, vol. 48, no. 4, pp. 506–511, 2013, ISBN: 1062-6050.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: ANALYSIS of variance, Body Weights and Measures, Cognition -- Evaluation, college, Computer Assisted, Continuing (Credit), Cross Sectional Studies, Data Analysis Software, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, DIAGNOSIS, Education, Effect Size, Female, human, Instrument Validation, Intraclass Correlation Coefficient, Ireland, Male, Multicenter Studies, Neuropsychological Tests, ONE-way analysis of variance, Post Hoc Analysis, Repeated Measures, Scales, Students, test-retest reliability, UNITED States, Validation Studies, Young Adult
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title = {ImPact Test-Retest Reliability: Reliably Unreliable?},
author = {Resch, Jacob and Driscoll, Aoife and McCaffrey, Noel and Brown, Cathleen and Ferrara, Michael S and Macciocchi, Stephen and Baumgartner, Ted and Walpert, Kimberly},
doi = {10.4085/1062-6050-48.3.09},
isbn = {1062-6050},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Athletic Training},
volume = {48},
number = {4},
pages = {506--511},
abstract = {Context: Computerized neuropsychological testing is commonly used in the assessment and management of sport-related concussion. Even though computerized testing is widespread, psychometric evidence for test-retest reliability is somewhat limited. Additional evidence for test-retest reliability is needed to optimize clinical decision making after concussion. Objective: To document test-retest reliability for a commercially available computerized neuropsychological test battery (ImPACT) using 2 different clinically relevant time intervals. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Two research laboratories. Patients or Other Participants: Group 1 (n=46) consisted of 25 men and 21 women (age=22.4 ± 1.89 years). Group 2 (n = 45) consisted of 17 men and 28 women (age = 20.9 ± 1.72 years). Intervention(s): Both groups completed ImPACT forms 1, 2, and 3, which were delivered sequentially either at 1-week intervals (group 1) or at baseline, day 45, and day 50 (group 2). Group 2 also completed the Green Word Memory Test (WMT) as a measure of effort. Main Outcome Measures: Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated for the composite scores of ImPACT between time points. Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to evaluate changes in ImPACT and WMT results over time. Results: The ICC values for group 1 ranged from 0.26 to 0.88 for the 4 ImPACT composite scores. The ICC values for group 2 ranged from 0.37 to 0.76. In group 1, ImPACT classified 37.0% and 46.0% of healthy participants as impaired at time points 2 and 3, respectively. In group 2, ImPACT classified 22.2% and 28.9% of healthy participants as impaired at time points 2 and 3, respectively. Conclusions: We found variable test-retest reliability for ImPACT metrics. Visual motor speed and reaction time demonstrated greater reliability than verbal and visual memory. Our current data support a multifaceted approach to concussion assessment using clinical examinations, symptom reports, cognitive testing, and balance assessment.},
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Taylor, Mary Ellen; Sanner, Jennifer E
The Relationship Between Concussion Knowledge and the High School Athlete’s Intention to Report Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms Journal Article
In: Journal of School Nursing, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 73–81, 2017, ISBN: 1059-8405.
@article{Taylor2017,
title = {The Relationship Between Concussion Knowledge and the High School Athlete’s Intention to Report Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms},
author = {Taylor, Mary Ellen and Sanner, Jennifer E},
doi = {10.1177/1059840515619683},
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abstract = {Sports-related concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frequent occurrence among high school athletes. Long-term and short-term effects of TBI on the athlete’s developing brain can be minimized if the athlete reports and is effectively treated for TBI symptoms. Knowledge of concussion symptoms and a school culture of support are critical in order to promote the student’s intention to report TBI symptoms. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the relationship between the high school athlete’s concussion knowledge and an intention to report TBI symptoms. One hundred eleven articles were retrieved and four articles met established criteria and were included in this systematic review. A link appears to exist between high school athlete concussion knowledge and an intention to report TBI symptoms. School nurses can provide a supportive environment and concussion knowledge to the high school athlete in order to ultimately facilitate TBI symptom reporting.},
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Rao, A L; Hong, E S
Understanding depression and suicide in college athletes: emerging concepts and future directions Journal Article
In: British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 136–137, 2016.
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title = {Understanding depression and suicide in college athletes: emerging concepts and future directions},
author = {Rao, A L and Hong, E S},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
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Custer, A; Sufrinko, A; Elbin, R J; Covassin, T; Collins, M; Kontos, A
High Baseline Postconcussion Symptom Scores and Concussion Outcomes in Athletes Journal Article
In: Journal of Athletic Training, vol. 51, no. 2, pp. 136–141, 2016.
@article{Custer2016,
title = {High Baseline Postconcussion Symptom Scores and Concussion Outcomes in Athletes},
author = {Custer, A and Sufrinko, A and Elbin, R J and Covassin, T and Collins, M and Kontos, A},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Athletic Training},
volume = {51},
number = {2},
pages = {136--141},
abstract = {CONTEXT: Some healthy athletes report high levels of baseline concussion symptoms, which may be attributable to several factors (eg, illness, personality, somaticizing). However, the role of baseline symptoms in outcomes after sport-related concussion (SRC) has not been empirically examined. OBJECTIVE: To determine if athletes with high symptom scores at baseline performed worse than athletes without baseline symptoms on neurocognitive testing after SRC. DESIGN: Cohort study. SETTING: High school and collegiate athletic programs. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS: A total of 670 high school and collegiate athletes participated in the study. Participants were divided into groups with either no baseline symptoms (Postconcussion Symptom Scale [PCSS] score = 0},
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Nelson, L D; Guskiewicz, K M; Barr, W B; Hammeke, T A; Randolph, C; Ahn, K W; Wang, Y; McCrea, M A
Age Differences in Recovery After Sport-Related Concussion: A Comparison of High School and Collegiate Athletes Journal Article
In: Journal of Athletic Training, vol. 51, no. 2, pp. 142–152, 2016.
@article{Nelson2016b,
title = {Age Differences in Recovery After Sport-Related Concussion: A Comparison of High School and Collegiate Athletes},
author = {Nelson, L D and Guskiewicz, K M and Barr, W B and Hammeke, T A and Randolph, C and Ahn, K W and Wang, Y and McCrea, M A},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Athletic Training},
volume = {51},
number = {2},
pages = {142--152},
abstract = {CONTEXT: Younger age has been hypothesized to be a risk factor for prolonged recovery after sport-related concussion, yet few studies have directly evaluated age differences in acute recovery. OBJECTIVE: To compare clinical recovery patterns for high school and collegiate athletes. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: Large, multicenter prospective sample collected from 1999-2003 in a sports medicine setting. SUBJECTS: Concussed athletes (n = 621; 545 males and 76 females) and uninjured controls (n = 150) participating in high school and collegiate contact and collision sports (79% in football, 15.7% in soccer, and the remainder in lacrosse or ice hockey). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Participants underwent evaluation of symptoms (Graded Symptom Checklist), cognition (Standardized Assessment of Concussion, paper-and-pencil neuropsychological tests), and postural stability (Balance Error Scoring System). Athletes were evaluated preinjury and followed serially at several time points after concussive injury: immediately, 3 hours postinjury, and at days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 45 or 90 (with neuropsychological measures administered at baseline and 3 postinjury time points). RESULTS: Comparisons of concussed high school and collegiate athletes with uninjured controls suggested that high school athletes took 1 to 2 days longer to recover on a cognitive (Standardized Assessment of Concussion) measure. Comparisons with the control group on other measures (symptoms, balance) as well as direct comparisons between concussed high school and collegiate samples revealed no differences in the recovery courses between the high school and collegiate groups on any measure. Group-level recovery occurred at or before 7 days postinjury on all assessment metrics. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest no clinically significant age differences exist in recovery after sport-related concussion, and therefore, separate injury-management protocols are not needed for high school and collegiate athletes.},
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Clark, J F; Colosimo, A; Ellis, J K; Mangine, R; Bixenmann, B; Hasselfeld, K; Graman, P; Elgendy, H; Myer, G; Divine, J
Vision training methods for sports concussion mitigation and management Journal Article
In: Journal of Visualized Experiments, no. 99, pp. e52648, 2015.
@article{Clark2015,
title = {Vision training methods for sports concussion mitigation and management},
author = {Clark, J F and Colosimo, A and Ellis, J K and Mangine, R and Bixenmann, B and Hasselfeld, K and Graman, P and Elgendy, H and Myer, G and Divine, J},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Visualized Experiments},
number = {99},
pages = {e52648},
abstract = {There is emerging evidence supporting the use vision training, including light board training tools, as a concussion baseline and neuro-diagnostic tool and potentially as a supportive component to concussion prevention strategies. This paper is focused on providing detailed methods for select vision training tools and reporting normative data for comparison when vision training is a part of a sports management program. The overall program includes standard vision training methods including tachistoscope, Brock's string, and strobe glasses, as well as specialized light board training algorithms. Stereopsis is measured as a means to monitor vision training affects. In addition, quantitative results for vision training methods as well as baseline and post-testing *A and Reaction Test measures with progressive scores are reported. Collegiate athletes consistently improve after six weeks of training in their stereopsis, *A and Reaction Test scores. When vision training is initiated as a team wide exercise, the incidence of concussion decreases in players who participate in training compared to players who do not receive the vision training. Vision training produces functional and performance changes that, when monitored, can be used to assess the success of the vision training and can be initiated as part of a sports medical intervention for concussion prevention.},
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Gardner, E C
Head, Face, and Eye Injuries in Collegiate Women's Field Hockey Journal Article
In: American Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 43, no. 8, pp. 2027–2034, 2015.
@article{Gardner2015a,
title = {Head, Face, and Eye Injuries in Collegiate Women's Field Hockey},
author = {Gardner, E C},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {American Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {43},
number = {8},
pages = {2027--2034},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: While there is concern regarding head, face, and eye injuries in field hockey, prompting some to recommend the use of protective equipment such as goggles and helmets, little has been written about their incidence and mechanism of injury in the modern game of field hockey. The elucidation of this information will better inform the development of maximally effective injury prevention schemes to protect the athlete while maintaining the integrity of the game. PURPOSE: To determine the incidence and epidemiology of head, face, and eye injuries in United States collegiate women's field hockey players from 2004-2005 to 2008-2009. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive epidemiological study. METHODS: All head, face, and eye injuries reported to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance System for collegiate women's field hockey athletes from the 2004-2005 through 2008-2009 seasons were analyzed. Data regarding the event type, injury mechanism, body part injured, type of injury, outcome, and time lost were reviewed. The weighted injury incidence per 1000 athlete-exposures (AEs) was calculated using the exposure data set for the same years; 95% CIs were calculated based on a normal approximation to the Poisson distribution. RESULTS: There were 150 reported traumatic injuries during this time period, with a weighted occurrence of 1587.3 injuries. The overall incidence of head, face, and eye injuries in collegiate women's field hockey was 0.94 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.86-1.19). Injuries to the head or face, other than the mouth, nose, and eye, accounted for 75.3% of these injuries. The incidence of eye injuries was 0.07 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.03-0.12); nose injuries occurred at a rate of 0.10 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.05-0.15). The rate of traumatic dental injuries was 0.06 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.04-0.14). Contact with an apparatus caused 72.9% of all injuries; specifically, contact with an elevated ball accounted for 47.9% of all injuries, and contact with an elevated stick caused 21.7% of all injuries. While the majority of players suffering a head, face, or eye injury were able to return to sport that season (90.0%), the remaining athletes suffered season-ending injuries (10%). Concussions accounted for 42.8% of all head, face, and eye injuries reported (0.40 per 1000 AEs; 95% CI, 0.32-0.53). CONCLUSION: Head, face, and eye injuries occur regularly in women's field hockey. This description of the injury profile and mechanisms of injury may be used to design appropriate injury prevention schemes for the sport.Copyright © 2015 The Author(s).},
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Resch, Jacob; Driscoll, Aoife; McCaffrey, Noel; Brown, Cathleen; Ferrara, Michael S; Macciocchi, Stephen; Baumgartner, Ted; Walpert, Kimberly
ImPact Test-Retest Reliability: Reliably Unreliable? Journal Article
In: Journal of Athletic Training, vol. 48, no. 4, pp. 506–511, 2013, ISBN: 1062-6050.
@article{Resch2013b,
title = {ImPact Test-Retest Reliability: Reliably Unreliable?},
author = {Resch, Jacob and Driscoll, Aoife and McCaffrey, Noel and Brown, Cathleen and Ferrara, Michael S and Macciocchi, Stephen and Baumgartner, Ted and Walpert, Kimberly},
doi = {10.4085/1062-6050-48.3.09},
isbn = {1062-6050},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Athletic Training},
volume = {48},
number = {4},
pages = {506--511},
abstract = {Context: Computerized neuropsychological testing is commonly used in the assessment and management of sport-related concussion. Even though computerized testing is widespread, psychometric evidence for test-retest reliability is somewhat limited. Additional evidence for test-retest reliability is needed to optimize clinical decision making after concussion. Objective: To document test-retest reliability for a commercially available computerized neuropsychological test battery (ImPACT) using 2 different clinically relevant time intervals. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Two research laboratories. Patients or Other Participants: Group 1 (n=46) consisted of 25 men and 21 women (age=22.4 ± 1.89 years). Group 2 (n = 45) consisted of 17 men and 28 women (age = 20.9 ± 1.72 years). Intervention(s): Both groups completed ImPACT forms 1, 2, and 3, which were delivered sequentially either at 1-week intervals (group 1) or at baseline, day 45, and day 50 (group 2). Group 2 also completed the Green Word Memory Test (WMT) as a measure of effort. Main Outcome Measures: Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated for the composite scores of ImPACT between time points. Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to evaluate changes in ImPACT and WMT results over time. Results: The ICC values for group 1 ranged from 0.26 to 0.88 for the 4 ImPACT composite scores. The ICC values for group 2 ranged from 0.37 to 0.76. In group 1, ImPACT classified 37.0% and 46.0% of healthy participants as impaired at time points 2 and 3, respectively. In group 2, ImPACT classified 22.2% and 28.9% of healthy participants as impaired at time points 2 and 3, respectively. Conclusions: We found variable test-retest reliability for ImPACT metrics. Visual motor speed and reaction time demonstrated greater reliability than verbal and visual memory. Our current data support a multifaceted approach to concussion assessment using clinical examinations, symptom reports, cognitive testing, and balance assessment.},
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Taylor, Mary Ellen; Sanner, Jennifer E
The Relationship Between Concussion Knowledge and the High School Athlete’s Intention to Report Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms Journal Article
In: Journal of School Nursing, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 73–81, 2017, ISBN: 1059-8405.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Athletes, Athletic Injuries, brain, brain concussion, Intention, knowledge, Schools, Sports, Students
@article{Taylor2017,
title = {The Relationship Between Concussion Knowledge and the High School Athlete’s Intention to Report Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms},
author = {Taylor, Mary Ellen and Sanner, Jennifer E},
doi = {10.1177/1059840515619683},
isbn = {1059-8405},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Journal of School Nursing},
volume = {33},
number = {1},
pages = {73--81},
abstract = {Sports-related concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frequent occurrence among high school athletes. Long-term and short-term effects of TBI on the athlete’s developing brain can be minimized if the athlete reports and is effectively treated for TBI symptoms. Knowledge of concussion symptoms and a school culture of support are critical in order to promote the student’s intention to report TBI symptoms. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the relationship between the high school athlete’s concussion knowledge and an intention to report TBI symptoms. One hundred eleven articles were retrieved and four articles met established criteria and were included in this systematic review. A link appears to exist between high school athlete concussion knowledge and an intention to report TBI symptoms. School nurses can provide a supportive environment and concussion knowledge to the high school athlete in order to ultimately facilitate TBI symptom reporting.},
keywords = {Athletes, Athletic Injuries, brain, brain concussion, Intention, knowledge, Schools, Sports, Students},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Rao, A L; Hong, E S
Understanding depression and suicide in college athletes: emerging concepts and future directions Journal Article
In: British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 136–137, 2016.
BibTeX | Tags: *Athletes/px [Psychology], *Depression/ep [Epidemiology], *Suicide/px [Psychology], Humans, Mental Health, psychology, Risk Factors, Sports, Students, Universities
@article{Rao2016,
title = {Understanding depression and suicide in college athletes: emerging concepts and future directions},
author = {Rao, A L and Hong, E S},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {British Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {50},
number = {3},
pages = {136--137},
keywords = {*Athletes/px [Psychology], *Depression/ep [Epidemiology], *Suicide/px [Psychology], Humans, Mental Health, psychology, Risk Factors, Sports, Students, Universities},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Custer, A; Sufrinko, A; Elbin, R J; Covassin, T; Collins, M; Kontos, A
High Baseline Postconcussion Symptom Scores and Concussion Outcomes in Athletes Journal Article
In: Journal of Athletic Training, vol. 51, no. 2, pp. 136–141, 2016.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *Athletic Injuries/di [Diagnosis], *Brain Concussion/di [Diagnosis], *Post-Concussion Syndrome/di [Diagnosis], Adolescent, Athletes, Cohort Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Memory, Neuropsychological Tests, Prognosis, reaction time, Risk Factors, Students
@article{Custer2016,
title = {High Baseline Postconcussion Symptom Scores and Concussion Outcomes in Athletes},
author = {Custer, A and Sufrinko, A and Elbin, R J and Covassin, T and Collins, M and Kontos, A},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Athletic Training},
volume = {51},
number = {2},
pages = {136--141},
abstract = {CONTEXT: Some healthy athletes report high levels of baseline concussion symptoms, which may be attributable to several factors (eg, illness, personality, somaticizing). However, the role of baseline symptoms in outcomes after sport-related concussion (SRC) has not been empirically examined. OBJECTIVE: To determine if athletes with high symptom scores at baseline performed worse than athletes without baseline symptoms on neurocognitive testing after SRC. DESIGN: Cohort study. SETTING: High school and collegiate athletic programs. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS: A total of 670 high school and collegiate athletes participated in the study. Participants were divided into groups with either no baseline symptoms (Postconcussion Symptom Scale [PCSS] score = 0},
keywords = {*Athletic Injuries/di [Diagnosis], *Brain Concussion/di [Diagnosis], *Post-Concussion Syndrome/di [Diagnosis], Adolescent, Athletes, Cohort Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Memory, Neuropsychological Tests, Prognosis, reaction time, Risk Factors, Students},
pubstate = {published},
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}
Nelson, L D; Guskiewicz, K M; Barr, W B; Hammeke, T A; Randolph, C; Ahn, K W; Wang, Y; McCrea, M A
Age Differences in Recovery After Sport-Related Concussion: A Comparison of High School and Collegiate Athletes Journal Article
In: Journal of Athletic Training, vol. 51, no. 2, pp. 142–152, 2016.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *Athletic Injuries/di [Diagnosis], *Brain Concussion/di [Diagnosis], Age Factors, cognition, Female, Football/in [Injuries], Hockey/in [Injuries], Humans, Male, Neuropsychological Tests, Prospective Studies, Racquet Sports/in [Injuries], Recovery of Function, Risk Factors, Soccer/in [Injuries], Students, Time Factors
@article{Nelson2016b,
title = {Age Differences in Recovery After Sport-Related Concussion: A Comparison of High School and Collegiate Athletes},
author = {Nelson, L D and Guskiewicz, K M and Barr, W B and Hammeke, T A and Randolph, C and Ahn, K W and Wang, Y and McCrea, M A},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Athletic Training},
volume = {51},
number = {2},
pages = {142--152},
abstract = {CONTEXT: Younger age has been hypothesized to be a risk factor for prolonged recovery after sport-related concussion, yet few studies have directly evaluated age differences in acute recovery. OBJECTIVE: To compare clinical recovery patterns for high school and collegiate athletes. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: Large, multicenter prospective sample collected from 1999-2003 in a sports medicine setting. SUBJECTS: Concussed athletes (n = 621; 545 males and 76 females) and uninjured controls (n = 150) participating in high school and collegiate contact and collision sports (79% in football, 15.7% in soccer, and the remainder in lacrosse or ice hockey). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Participants underwent evaluation of symptoms (Graded Symptom Checklist), cognition (Standardized Assessment of Concussion, paper-and-pencil neuropsychological tests), and postural stability (Balance Error Scoring System). Athletes were evaluated preinjury and followed serially at several time points after concussive injury: immediately, 3 hours postinjury, and at days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 45 or 90 (with neuropsychological measures administered at baseline and 3 postinjury time points). RESULTS: Comparisons of concussed high school and collegiate athletes with uninjured controls suggested that high school athletes took 1 to 2 days longer to recover on a cognitive (Standardized Assessment of Concussion) measure. Comparisons with the control group on other measures (symptoms, balance) as well as direct comparisons between concussed high school and collegiate samples revealed no differences in the recovery courses between the high school and collegiate groups on any measure. Group-level recovery occurred at or before 7 days postinjury on all assessment metrics. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest no clinically significant age differences exist in recovery after sport-related concussion, and therefore, separate injury-management protocols are not needed for high school and collegiate athletes.},
keywords = {*Athletic Injuries/di [Diagnosis], *Brain Concussion/di [Diagnosis], Age Factors, cognition, Female, Football/in [Injuries], Hockey/in [Injuries], Humans, Male, Neuropsychological Tests, Prospective Studies, Racquet Sports/in [Injuries], Recovery of Function, Risk Factors, Soccer/in [Injuries], Students, Time Factors},
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}
Clark, J F; Colosimo, A; Ellis, J K; Mangine, R; Bixenmann, B; Hasselfeld, K; Graman, P; Elgendy, H; Myer, G; Divine, J
Vision training methods for sports concussion mitigation and management Journal Article
In: Journal of Visualized Experiments, no. 99, pp. e52648, 2015.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *Athletic Injuries/pc [Prevention & Control], *Brain Concussion/pc [Prevention & Control], *SPORTS, *Vision, Athletes, Humans, Ocular/ph [Physiology], Saccades/ph [Physiology], Students
@article{Clark2015,
title = {Vision training methods for sports concussion mitigation and management},
author = {Clark, J F and Colosimo, A and Ellis, J K and Mangine, R and Bixenmann, B and Hasselfeld, K and Graman, P and Elgendy, H and Myer, G and Divine, J},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Visualized Experiments},
number = {99},
pages = {e52648},
abstract = {There is emerging evidence supporting the use vision training, including light board training tools, as a concussion baseline and neuro-diagnostic tool and potentially as a supportive component to concussion prevention strategies. This paper is focused on providing detailed methods for select vision training tools and reporting normative data for comparison when vision training is a part of a sports management program. The overall program includes standard vision training methods including tachistoscope, Brock's string, and strobe glasses, as well as specialized light board training algorithms. Stereopsis is measured as a means to monitor vision training affects. In addition, quantitative results for vision training methods as well as baseline and post-testing *A and Reaction Test measures with progressive scores are reported. Collegiate athletes consistently improve after six weeks of training in their stereopsis, *A and Reaction Test scores. When vision training is initiated as a team wide exercise, the incidence of concussion decreases in players who participate in training compared to players who do not receive the vision training. Vision training produces functional and performance changes that, when monitored, can be used to assess the success of the vision training and can be initiated as part of a sports medical intervention for concussion prevention.},
keywords = {*Athletic Injuries/pc [Prevention \& Control], *Brain Concussion/pc [Prevention \& Control], *SPORTS, *Vision, Athletes, Humans, Ocular/ph [Physiology], Saccades/ph [Physiology], Students},
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}
Gardner, E C
Head, Face, and Eye Injuries in Collegiate Women's Field Hockey Journal Article
In: American Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 43, no. 8, pp. 2027–2034, 2015.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: *Craniocerebral Trauma/ep [Epidemiology], *Eye Injuries/ep [Epidemiology], *Facial Injuries/ep [Epidemiology], *Hockey/in [Injuries], Brain Concussion/ep [Epidemiology], Craniocerebral Trauma/pc [Prevention & Control], Eye Injuries/pc [Prevention & Control], Eye Protective Devices, Facial Injuries/pc [Prevention & Control], Female, Head Protective Devices, Humans, Incidence, Students, United States/ep [Epidemiology], Universities
@article{Gardner2015a,
title = {Head, Face, and Eye Injuries in Collegiate Women's Field Hockey},
author = {Gardner, E C},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {American Journal of Sports Medicine},
volume = {43},
number = {8},
pages = {2027--2034},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: While there is concern regarding head, face, and eye injuries in field hockey, prompting some to recommend the use of protective equipment such as goggles and helmets, little has been written about their incidence and mechanism of injury in the modern game of field hockey. The elucidation of this information will better inform the development of maximally effective injury prevention schemes to protect the athlete while maintaining the integrity of the game. PURPOSE: To determine the incidence and epidemiology of head, face, and eye injuries in United States collegiate women's field hockey players from 2004-2005 to 2008-2009. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive epidemiological study. METHODS: All head, face, and eye injuries reported to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance System for collegiate women's field hockey athletes from the 2004-2005 through 2008-2009 seasons were analyzed. Data regarding the event type, injury mechanism, body part injured, type of injury, outcome, and time lost were reviewed. The weighted injury incidence per 1000 athlete-exposures (AEs) was calculated using the exposure data set for the same years; 95% CIs were calculated based on a normal approximation to the Poisson distribution. RESULTS: There were 150 reported traumatic injuries during this time period, with a weighted occurrence of 1587.3 injuries. The overall incidence of head, face, and eye injuries in collegiate women's field hockey was 0.94 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.86-1.19). Injuries to the head or face, other than the mouth, nose, and eye, accounted for 75.3% of these injuries. The incidence of eye injuries was 0.07 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.03-0.12); nose injuries occurred at a rate of 0.10 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.05-0.15). The rate of traumatic dental injuries was 0.06 per 1000 AEs (95% CI, 0.04-0.14). Contact with an apparatus caused 72.9% of all injuries; specifically, contact with an elevated ball accounted for 47.9% of all injuries, and contact with an elevated stick caused 21.7% of all injuries. While the majority of players suffering a head, face, or eye injury were able to return to sport that season (90.0%), the remaining athletes suffered season-ending injuries (10%). Concussions accounted for 42.8% of all head, face, and eye injuries reported (0.40 per 1000 AEs; 95% CI, 0.32-0.53). CONCLUSION: Head, face, and eye injuries occur regularly in women's field hockey. This description of the injury profile and mechanisms of injury may be used to design appropriate injury prevention schemes for the sport.Copyright © 2015 The Author(s).},
keywords = {*Craniocerebral Trauma/ep [Epidemiology], *Eye Injuries/ep [Epidemiology], *Facial Injuries/ep [Epidemiology], *Hockey/in [Injuries], Brain Concussion/ep [Epidemiology], Craniocerebral Trauma/pc [Prevention \& Control], Eye Injuries/pc [Prevention \& Control], Eye Protective Devices, Facial Injuries/pc [Prevention \& Control], Female, Head Protective Devices, Humans, Incidence, Students, United States/ep [Epidemiology], Universities},
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Resch, Jacob; Driscoll, Aoife; McCaffrey, Noel; Brown, Cathleen; Ferrara, Michael S; Macciocchi, Stephen; Baumgartner, Ted; Walpert, Kimberly
ImPact Test-Retest Reliability: Reliably Unreliable? Journal Article
In: Journal of Athletic Training, vol. 48, no. 4, pp. 506–511, 2013, ISBN: 1062-6050.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: ANALYSIS of variance, Body Weights and Measures, Cognition -- Evaluation, college, Computer Assisted, Continuing (Credit), Cross Sectional Studies, Data Analysis Software, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, DIAGNOSIS, Education, Effect Size, Female, human, Instrument Validation, Intraclass Correlation Coefficient, Ireland, Male, Multicenter Studies, Neuropsychological Tests, ONE-way analysis of variance, Post Hoc Analysis, Repeated Measures, Scales, Students, test-retest reliability, UNITED States, Validation Studies, Young Adult
@article{Resch2013b,
title = {ImPact Test-Retest Reliability: Reliably Unreliable?},
author = {Resch, Jacob and Driscoll, Aoife and McCaffrey, Noel and Brown, Cathleen and Ferrara, Michael S and Macciocchi, Stephen and Baumgartner, Ted and Walpert, Kimberly},
doi = {10.4085/1062-6050-48.3.09},
isbn = {1062-6050},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Athletic Training},
volume = {48},
number = {4},
pages = {506--511},
abstract = {Context: Computerized neuropsychological testing is commonly used in the assessment and management of sport-related concussion. Even though computerized testing is widespread, psychometric evidence for test-retest reliability is somewhat limited. Additional evidence for test-retest reliability is needed to optimize clinical decision making after concussion. Objective: To document test-retest reliability for a commercially available computerized neuropsychological test battery (ImPACT) using 2 different clinically relevant time intervals. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Two research laboratories. Patients or Other Participants: Group 1 (n=46) consisted of 25 men and 21 women (age=22.4 ± 1.89 years). Group 2 (n = 45) consisted of 17 men and 28 women (age = 20.9 ± 1.72 years). Intervention(s): Both groups completed ImPACT forms 1, 2, and 3, which were delivered sequentially either at 1-week intervals (group 1) or at baseline, day 45, and day 50 (group 2). Group 2 also completed the Green Word Memory Test (WMT) as a measure of effort. Main Outcome Measures: Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated for the composite scores of ImPACT between time points. Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to evaluate changes in ImPACT and WMT results over time. Results: The ICC values for group 1 ranged from 0.26 to 0.88 for the 4 ImPACT composite scores. The ICC values for group 2 ranged from 0.37 to 0.76. In group 1, ImPACT classified 37.0% and 46.0% of healthy participants as impaired at time points 2 and 3, respectively. In group 2, ImPACT classified 22.2% and 28.9% of healthy participants as impaired at time points 2 and 3, respectively. Conclusions: We found variable test-retest reliability for ImPACT metrics. Visual motor speed and reaction time demonstrated greater reliability than verbal and visual memory. Our current data support a multifaceted approach to concussion assessment using clinical examinations, symptom reports, cognitive testing, and balance assessment.},
keywords = {ANALYSIS of variance, Body Weights and Measures, Cognition -- Evaluation, college, Computer Assisted, Continuing (Credit), Cross Sectional Studies, Data Analysis Software, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, DIAGNOSIS, Education, Effect Size, Female, human, Instrument Validation, Intraclass Correlation Coefficient, Ireland, Male, Multicenter Studies, Neuropsychological Tests, ONE-way analysis of variance, Post Hoc Analysis, Repeated Measures, Scales, Students, test-retest reliability, UNITED States, Validation Studies, Young Adult},
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tppubtype = {article}
}