RESUMO
CONTEXT: Concussion legislation has been enacted in all 50 of the United States, aiming to prevent mild traumatic brain injuries and the potential long-term sequelae of these injuries in youth athletics. Sports medicine providers, in addressing this major public health concern, are tasked with adhering to the established standards of medical care while also considering the legal implications. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: The PubMed (2011-2016) database was searched using the following search terms: concussion, sports concussion, legislation, and concussion legislation. References from consensus statements, review articles, and book chapters were also utilized. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 4. RESULTS: The Lystedt law and its progeny have increased awareness of the signs and symptoms of sports concussion, but adherence to state legislation can pose some challenges. CONCLUSION: The presence of concussion legislation places a responsibility on the sports medicine provider to have a firm understanding of the legality of concussion management in the state(s) in which they practice.
Assuntos
Traumatismos em Atletas/diagnóstico , Concussão Encefálica/diagnóstico , Medicina Esportiva/legislação & jurisprudência , Traumatismos em Atletas/prevenção & controle , Concussão Encefálica/prevenção & controle , Tomada de Decisão Clínica , Protocolos Clínicos , Humanos , Estados UnidosAssuntos
Traumatismos em Atletas/complicações , Concussão Encefálica/complicações , Lesões Encefálicas/complicações , Medicina Esportiva/legislação & jurisprudência , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. , Educação em Saúde , Promoção da Saúde , Humanos , Sociedades Médicas , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Effective concussion prevention and management for youth athletes requires both education and legislation. Education alone effectively begins the awareness of an issue, but does not change behavior. Education and legislation are required to prevent preventable concussion and brain injuries in youth athletes.
