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Concussion Knowledge Of Missoula Youth Hockey Participants And Their Parents, Samantha Riordan
Concussion Knowledge Of Missoula Youth Hockey Participants And Their Parents, Samantha Riordan
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Abstract:
Background: The Dylan Steigers Protection of Youth Athletes Act (DSPYAA) was passed by Montana legislature in 2013 which calls for mandatory concussion education of coaches, parents, and athletes. This law only applies to school sponsored sports, excluding those involved in youth sports organizations (YSO), such as youth hockey.
Hypothesis: Participating youth athletes and parents will not be able to identify signs and symptoms of a concussion and will not be able to identify future consequences of a poorly managed concussion.
Study Design: Cross sectional survey. Level of Evidence: Level 4
Methods: A descriptive questionnaire, Concussion Knowledge in Youth Sports …
Concussion Knowledge And Understanding In Ghsa Guardians, Chloe C. Salway
Concussion Knowledge And Understanding In Ghsa Guardians, Chloe C. Salway
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Context: Concussions are a serious injury that could result in both short and long-term consequences, particularly if not recognized and managed appropriately. Concussion education has been implemented, mostly as a result of Concussion legislation. Coach and athlete concussion education has been evaluated in the literature, however the literature is scarce on parental concussion education.
Purpose: To assess concussion knowledge and understanding in guardians of Georgia High School Association (GHSA) student-athletes that completed the GHSA concussion awareness form, in comparison to those that received additional concussion education.
Methods: This study utilized a prospective cross-sectional descriptive research design. Participants were GHSA guardians …