Multimodal evaluation and management of children with concussion: using our heads and available evidence.
Brain Inj
; 29(2): 195-206, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Significant attention has been focused on concussions in children, but a dearth of research evidence exists supporting clinical evaluation and management.AIM:
The primary objective of this review paper is to describe a multimodal, developmentally adapted, standardized concussion assessment and active rehabilitation approach for children as young as 5 years old.METHODS:
This study reviews the CDC-funded research programme, including the development of tools for post-concussion symptom assessment involving the child and parent, measurement of specific neurocognitive functions and assessment of dynamic cognitive exertional effects.RESULTS:
A clinical approach to active, individualized, moderated concussion rehabilitation management is presented, including a 10-step guide to symptom management, with a specific focus on the school challenges faced by the recovering student.CONCLUSION:
To better inform concussion practice across the developmental age spectrum, a significant need exists for further research evidence to refine clinical assessment methods and develop effective treatment approaches.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Traumatismos em Atletas
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Estudantes
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Concussão Encefálica
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Transtornos Cognitivos
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Guideline
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article