Benefits of Strict Rest After Acute Concussion: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Authors

Danny G. Thomas · Pediatrics and Genetics

Jennifer Niskala Apps · Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

Raymond G. Hoffmann · Pediatrics and Genetics

Michael McCrea · Medical College of Wisconsin

Thomas A. Hammeke · Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

Abstract

Recommending strict rest for adolescents immediately after concussion offered no added benefit over the usual care. Adolescents' symptom reporting was influenced by recommending strict rest.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 135, Issue 2, pp. 213-223

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-0966

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