The Impact of a Concussion-U Educational Program on Knowledge of and Attitudes about Concussion
| Autor: | Matthew E Eagles, David J. Bradbury-Squires, Justin R. Murphy, Falah B. Maroun, Maria Powell, Graeme D Campbell |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Health Knowledge Attitudes Practice medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent Poison control Suicide prevention Cohort Studies 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Patient Education as Topic Injury prevention Concussion Humans Medicine Health Education Brain Concussion Analysis of Variance business.industry Human factors and ergonomics 030229 sport sciences General Medicine medicine.disease Health Surveys Hockey Neurology Athletic Injuries Physical therapy Health education Neurology (clinical) business Educational program 030217 neurology & neurosurgery Clinical psychology Cohort study |
| Zdroj: | Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques. 43:659-664 |
| ISSN: | 2057-0155 0317-1671 |
| Popis: | Background: The diagnosis of a sports-related concussion is often dependent on the athlete self-reporting their symptoms. It has been suggested that improving youth athlete knowledge and attitudes toward concussion may increase self-reporting behaviour. The objective of this study was to determine if a novel Concussion-U educational program improves knowledge of and attitudes about concussion among a cohort of elite male Bantam and Midget AAA hockey players. Methods: Fifty-seven male Bantam and Midget AAA-level hockey players (mean age=14.52±1.13 years) were recruited from the local community. Each participant completed a modified version of the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey–Student Version immediately before and after a Concussion-U educational presentation. Follow-up sessions were arranged 4 to 6 months after the presentation, and assessed retention of knowledge and attitude changes. Results: Forty-three players completed all three surveys. Concussion knowledge and attitude scores significantly (p<0.01) increased from pre- to post-presentation by 12.79 and 8.41%, respectively. At long-term follow-up, knowledge levels remained significantly (p<0.01) higher than baseline by 8.49%. Mean attitude scores were also increased at follow-up; however, this increase was not statistically significant. Conclusions: A Concussion-U educational program led to an immediate improvement in concussion knowledge and attitudes among elite male Bantam and Midget AAA hockey players. Increased knowledge was maintained at long-term follow-up, but improved attitude was not. Future studies should investigate whether similar educational programs influence symptom reporting and concussion incidence. In addition, they should focus on how to maintain improved concussion attitudes. |
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