Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
The Prevalence Of Psychological Side Effects Of Concussions In Division Ii And Iii Athletes In Ohio, Ellen P S Dixon, Laura J. Weaver, Michael Weller
The Prevalence Of Psychological Side Effects Of Concussions In Division Ii And Iii Athletes In Ohio, Ellen P S Dixon, Laura J. Weaver, Michael Weller
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
Background: Concussions are becoming an epidemic as millions of athletes are diagnosed with concussions each year. Concussions are not homogenous injuries and should be managed uniquely. Often health care providers focus on the physical side effects of concussions and ignore the psychological side effects. Methods: In order to determine the prevalence of psychological side effects resulting from concussions and the frequency of ATCs or team physicians managing their psychological symptoms we sent out a survey. The survey included seventeen questions related to demographics and concussion symptoms that were sent to Division II and III athletes in Ohio over the age …