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Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool Application in a Pediatric Concussion Clinic. WMJ 2023 Jul;122(3):191-195

Date

07/26/2023

Pubmed ID

37494650

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85165867609 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Traditional concussion symptom scales do not assess function. We piloted a mobile app-based assessment that aims to measure the functional impact of symptoms.

METHODS: Patients with concussion completed the Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool and traditional symptom scales postinjury.

RESULTS: Linear regression assessed the predictive value of the Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool symptom number and function rating compared to scores on 2 traditional symptom scales across 4 symptom domains. The mobile app symptom number predicted scores on traditional symptom scales across domains. The rating score predicted traditional scale scores in 2 domains. The mobile health tool did not predict recovery.

DISCUSSION: This mobile health concussion symptom assessment may measure the functional impact of symptoms, though further study is needed.

Author List

Lumetta K, Halama S, Fehr S, Apps J, Thomas D

Authors

Jennifer A N Apps PhD Assistant Provost, Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Shayne Fehr MD Associate Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin

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

Ambulatory Care Facilities
Athletic Injuries
Brain Concussion
Child
Humans