Factors Associated With Concussion-like Symptom Reporting in High School Athletes

2015251 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Grant L. Iverson · Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Noah D. Silverberg · GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre

Rebekah Mannix · Boston Children's Hospital

Bruce Maxwell · Colby College

Joseph E. Atkins · Colby College

Ross Zafonte · Boston Foundation

Paul D. Berkner ·

Abstract

In the absence of a recent concussion, symptom reporting is related to sex and preexisting conditions. Consideration of sex and preexisting health conditions can help prevent misinterpretation of symptoms in student athletes who sustain a concussion.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Pediatrics

Volume 169, Issue 12, pp. 1132-1132

DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.2374

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