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Team versus individual sport participation as a modifying factor in the development of post-concussion syndrome after first concussion: A pilot study. Appl Neuropsychol Child 2019;8(3):199-205

Date

01/20/2018

Pubmed ID

29351382

DOI

10.1080/21622965.2017.1421464

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85068402835 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   1 Citation

Abstract

Identification of modifying factors that influence the development of post-concussion syndrome (PCS) following sport-related concussion (SRC) has drawn considerable interest. In this pilot study, we investigate the effect of team vs. individual sport participation on the development of PCS in a sample of 136 high school and college student-athletes. Controlling for several confounding variables, we employed a binary logistic regression and chi-squared test. Results of this pilot study indicate that participation in team versus individual sport is not a significant factor in the development of PCS. The identification of other forms of protective mechanisms is discussed.

Author List

Jeckell AS, Brett BL, Totten DJ, Solomon GS

Author

Benjamin Brett PhD Assistant Professor in the Neurosurgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Athletes
Athletic Injuries
Brain Concussion
Female
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Neuropsychological Tests
Pilot Projects
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Risk Factors