Predictors of Persisting Symptoms After Concussion in Children and Adolescents

Children and adolescents who are female, whose parents or guardians report them acting abnormally or being lethargic, and those with a higher initial total symptom score within 72 hours of injury may be at increased risk of experiencing PSaCs. Acting abnormally postinjury also may be a risk factor for endorsing more PSaCs. These findings provide information about potential indicators of children and adolescents who may benefit from early, targeted clinical intervention to reduce persisting symptom burden after sport- or recreation-related concussion.