Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Sports Sciences
Current Concussion Education Practices In Ncaa Member Institutions: A Descriptive Study, Samuel E. Johnson Ii
Current Concussion Education Practices In Ncaa Member Institutions: A Descriptive Study, Samuel E. Johnson Ii
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Purpose: To investigate concussion education implementation methods in NCAA member institutions.
Methods: Of the 1,078 athletic trainers across all NCAA Divisions that were contacted, 355 were included in this study. Participants were asked to complete the Current Concussion Education Practices Questionnaire (CCEPQ). The CCEPQ consisted of four sections: demographics, concussion education questionnaire, perceived effectiveness of concussion education, and limitations/barrier to providing concussion education. Outcome frequencies were used to report survey results. Respondent division-level categorical differences across survey items were assessed with a 2X3 chi-square test of independence.
Results: Providing concussion education occurs in 98.9% of NCAA member institutions. Educating student …
High School Football Players Underreport Head Injuries: A Descriptive Comparative Study, Hillary Mn Oaks
High School Football Players Underreport Head Injuries: A Descriptive Comparative Study, Hillary Mn Oaks
Master of Science in Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Projects
Introduction: Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (MTBIs) are some of the most common injuries that occur in the adolescent athlete population, and yet experts believe that MTBI’s are underreported. Most state athletic organizations require annual Pre-Participation Examinations in order to participate in high school sports. The purpose of this study was to research the effectiveness of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Pre-Participation Exam (OHSAA PPE) form in eliciting previous MTBIs.
Method: A descriptive, correlational study was conducted with 43 high school football players at a mass-screening event.
Results: There was a statistically significant underreporting of MTBI’s on …