Sports-Related Concussions in Adults Presenting to Canadian Emergency Departments.
Clin J Sport Med
; 32(5): e469-e477, 2022 09 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To document the occurrence and recovery outcomes of sports-related concussions (SRCs) presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) in a community-based sample.DESIGN:
A prospective observational cohort study was conducted in 3 Canadian hospitals.SETTING:
Emergency Department. PATIENTS Adults (≥17 years) presenting with a concussion to participating EDs with a Glasgow Coma Scale score ≥13 were recruited.INTERVENTIONS:
Patient demographics (eg, age and sex), clinical characteristics (eg, history of depression or anxiety), injury characteristics (eg, injury mechanisms and loss of consciousness and duration), and ED management and outcomes (eg, imaging, consultations, and ED length of stay) were collected. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Patients' self-reported persistent concussion symptoms, return to physical activity status, and health-related quality of life at 30 and 90 days after ED discharge.RESULTS:
Overall, 248 patients were enrolled, and 25% had a SRC. Patients with SRCs were younger and reported more physical activity before the event. Although most of the patients with SRCs returned to their normal physical activities at 30 days, postconcussive symptoms persisted in 40% at 90 days of follow-up. After adjustment, there was no significant association between SRCs and persistent symptoms; however, patients with concussion from motor vehicle collisions were more likely to have persistent symptoms.CONCLUSION:
Although physically active individuals may recover faster after a concussion, patients returning to their physical activities before full resolution of symptoms are at higher risk of persistent symptoms and further injury. Patient-clinician communications and tailored recommendations should be encouraged to guide appropriate acute management of concussions.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Traumatismos en Atletas
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Conmoción Encefálica
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin J Sport Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA ESPORTIVA
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá