Download or read book A Descriptive Study of Parental Knowledge and Attitudes about Concussions written by Amanda Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of parents of high school football players in the Springfield, MO area. This study examined participants' knowledge and attitudes about concussions based on factors such as the participant's gender, the family's previous history with a concussion injury, and the number of seasons the child played football. I found study participants by contacting football coaches and administrators at three local high schools. This resulted in the survey being sent to 285 parents; however, I received only 39 completed surveys, a 13.7 % response rate. Based on these surveys, the participants with a family history of concussion demonstrated a positive correlation between their attitudes about the management of concussions and the number of seasons their child played football (r = 0.57, P = 0.03). This result can help lead future research and preparation in the area of concussion education.

Download or read book Understanding Parental Knowledge of and Attitudes Towards Youth Sport Related Concussion written by Samantha Dawn Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth sport participation positively influences the development of many Canadian children who engage in sports. However, there is growing concern about the risk of sustaining a concussion. In Canada, there is a limited understanding of the level of knowledge and associated attitudes about pediatric sport-related concussion reporting and management among parents, and it is unclear what factors may influence parental attitudes and knowledge. This study aims to better understand parental knowledge and attitudes of pediatric sport-related concussions, as well as understand how parental and child biopsychosocial factors may influence parental knowledge and attitudes. Ninety families (140 children) were included in the study. Parents scored an average of 76% accuracy on factual concussion knowledge, with parents reporting 74% confidence in their responses. Parents endorsed a favorable attitude towards concussion reporting and management. Social risk status (SRS) influenced perceived knowledge scores (F(2,72)= 6.34, p=.003). Parents with low SRS had higher perceived accuracy of knowledge than families in medium or high SRS. SRS also influenced over and under estimations of parent factual knowledge (2(4) = 9.80, p=.04, Crammers V= .26). Younger age of when the child first began sports was associated with greater concussion knowledge, and the level of sport contact the child participated in influenced the level of parental perceived concussion knowledge. Lastly, positive concussion history of the child influenced more positive parent attitudes about concussion reporting and management (t(117)= 2.05, p=.04, d= .49). This study helps identify gaps in parental concussion knowledge and may help inform knowledge translation platforms and policies.

Download or read book The Impact of a Concussion Education Intervention on Knowledge and Attitudes about Concussion with Youth and High School Students and Their Parents and Coaches written by Cara Jane Bortz and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a concussion education program on the knowledge and attitudes of high school and youth athletes and their parents and coaches. Knowledge and attitude were examined via the Rosenbaum Knowledge and Attitudes Survey- Student Version (RoCKAS-ST-R). This measure has been shown to be a reliable and valid measure of knowledge and attitude towards sports concussion. The RoCKAS-ST-R was administered prior to the delivery of the education program and immediately following it. Thus, pre and post measures were administered to all participants and a paired-samples t-test was utilized to analyze knowledge and attitude. The education intervention created for this study was effective in changing increasing knowledge and changing attitude in a healthy direction for athletes and their parents and coaches. The current study is one of the earliest independent investigations of the impact of educational interventions on knowledge about and attitude toward concussion. Significant increases in both knowledge and attitude with athletes, parents, and coaches was obtained, demonstrating the effectiveness of the education intervention. Results indicate the effectiveness of education interventions in increasing knowledge and changing attitude in a healthy direction regarding sport-related concussion.

Download or read book Parents Knowledge and Attitudes about Concussion written by Akwasi A. Asante-Bio and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Effects of Message Framing on Parents Attitudes Toward Concussion in Youth Sports written by Christopher S. Rivera and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigates the effects of message framing on parents' attitudes toward concussion in youth sports. One of two digital surveys were sent via email to each of 250 participants. 125 participants received a survey preceded by a negative-framed infographic. The other 125 participants received a survey preceded by a positive-framed infographic. Our analysis shows the framed-message infographics had a negligible effect on parents' attitudes toward concussion in youth sports. We conclude that regardless of knowledge or understanding of concussions, parents are likely to allow participation in full contact and collision sports. Limitations to this study were primarily stemmed from homogenous demographics among participants primarily due to the small geographic area from which data were collected.

Download or read book Parental Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Concussion in Southern Africa written by Louise Lonsdale and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Examination of Concussion Understanding Among Parents of High School Female Student Athletes written by Kelly Lee Ann Hartley and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few online concussion education programs have been developed specifically for parents, and those that have been tend to neglect the fact that concussion rates are higher in female rather than male student athletes (Donaldson et al., 2016; Macdonald & Hauber, 2016; Williamson et al., 2014). This quantitative study is important because it addressed gaps in the concussion education literature. The purpose of this study was to examine whether concussion symptoms knowledge and general youth sports-related concussion knowledge was significantly higher among parents of female student athletes who watched the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Heads Up concussion videos (intervention group) than among parents of female student athletes who read an online concussion awareness fact sheet (control group). A quasi-experimental, posttest-only control-group design was used to compare concussion knowledge differences between parents who watched the videos and those who read the standard concussion awareness fact sheet. The experiment was conducted using the online survey platform Qualtrics®. The required sample size was 128 participants, with 64 in the intervention group and 64 in the control group. The participants came from the Qualtrics® study pool of participants who met study criteria and were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. After random assignment and informed consent, parents clicked the screen link that took them to either the videos or the fact sheet. After completing the awareness fact sheet or watching the videos, parents answered an information survey and two questionnaires measuring parental knowledge of concussion symptoms and youth sports-related concussions, respectively. Descriptive statistics were run on participant data and the study dependent variables. Independent samples t-tests were conducted for hypothesis testing. The researcher found no significant difference in the understanding of concussion symptoms, as measured by the

Download or read book Sports Related Concussions in Youth written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past decade, few subjects at the intersection of medicine and sports have generated as much public interest as sports-related concussions - especially among youth. Despite growing awareness of sports-related concussions and campaigns to educate athletes, coaches, physicians, and parents of young athletes about concussion recognition and management, confusion and controversy persist in many areas. Currently, diagnosis is based primarily on the symptoms reported by the individual rather than on objective diagnostic markers, and there is little empirical evidence for the optimal degree and duration of physical rest needed to promote recovery or the best timing and approach for returning to full physical activity. Sports-Related Concussions in Youth: Improving the Science, Changing the Culture reviews the science of sports-related concussions in youth from elementary school through young adulthood, as well as in military personnel and their dependents. This report recommends actions that can be taken by a range of audiences - including research funding agencies, legislatures, state and school superintendents and athletic directors, military organizations, and equipment manufacturers, as well as youth who participate in sports and their parents - to improve what is known about concussions and to reduce their occurrence. Sports-Related Concussions in Youth finds that while some studies provide useful information, much remains unknown about the extent of concussions in youth; how to diagnose, manage, and prevent concussions; and the short- and long-term consequences of concussions as well as repetitive head impacts that do not result in concussion symptoms. The culture of sports negatively influences athletes' self-reporting of concussion symptoms and their adherence to return-to-play guidance. Athletes, their teammates, and, in some cases, coaches and parents may not fully appreciate the health threats posed by concussions. Similarly, military recruits are immersed in a culture that includes devotion to duty and service before self, and the critical nature of concussions may often go unheeded. According to Sports-Related Concussions in Youth, if the youth sports community can adopt the belief that concussions are serious injuries and emphasize care for players with concussions until they are fully recovered, then the culture in which these athletes perform and compete will become much safer. Improving understanding of the extent, causes, effects, and prevention of sports-related concussions is vitally important for the health and well-being of youth athletes. The findings and recommendations in this report set a direction for research to reach this goal.

Download or read book Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes in Youth Athletes in High Risk and Low Risk Sports written by Rachael E. Rockwell and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous research related to concussion knowledge and attitudes has focused mostly on adult athletes. There is a gap in research examining concussion knowledge and attitudes in youth. Concussions that occur in youth can have enduring effects, especially if more than one concussion occurs before the brain has had a chance to fully heal. Higher levels of concussion knowledge can lead to better responses and behaviors should a concussion occur, potentially limiting the long-term effects. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine levels of concussion knowledge and attitudes towards concussions in youth athletes who participate in high risk and low risk sports. Participants were ages 9-14 selected from a suburban elementary and middle school. Risk by sport was identified and categorized based on existing research. Participants completed a modified version of the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey-Student Version (ROCKAS-ST) survey containing questions related to fact-based concussion knowledge and behavior-based concussion attitudes. Surveys were examined and scored with each participant receiving and knowledge index score and attitudes index scores. Results indicated concussion knowledge was lacking among participants; however, overall attitudes were in the acceptable range. There was no significant difference in the amount of concussion knowledge or attitudes between athletes in high risk versus low risk sports. Additionally, older participants (ages 13-14) had more appropriate attitudes towards concussions than the other participants (9-12), indicating they would demonstrate appropriate behaviors if they ever sustained a concussion, but there was no difference in the level of knowledge between the various age groups. Results of this study addresses the gap in research examining concussion knowledge in youth of different ages and in different types of sports. While participants had some knowledge, more is likely needed to ensure appropriate behaviors and responses if a youth athlete sustains a concussion, especially those who participate in high risk sports.

Download or read book Examination of Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Among Youth Ice Hockey Parents written by Kristine Kivuls and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The results showed that youth ice hockey parents possessed knowledge regarding concussion as well as possessed safe attitudes. Furthermore, the results showed that all youth ice hockey parents received a form of concussion related education via one or more multiple platforms.

Download or read book An Investigation of Educational Methods on Concussion Management Knowledge and Attitudes in Student Athletes and Parents written by Wendy Robison and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Attitudes and Awareness Toward Concussion in Parents of School age Children written by Lisa M. MacKillop and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined awareness and attitudes regarding concussion among parents of school-age children participating in organized sports. Participants were parents of school-age children engaging in organized sports in Eastern Pennsylvania. Participants completed surveys covering demographic information and concussion awareness and attitudes. Results were analyzed using ANOVA and Scheffé's tests of significance to determine if any significant differences in parents' awareness and attitudes regarding concussion were present based on parents' participation in organized sports, concussion risk associated with sports in which children participated, and the number of years of children's participation in organized sports. Analysis showed significant differences between attitudes reported by parents currently participating in organized sports and parents with no history of participation in organized sports. Results were also examined for qualitative factors regarding deficits in concussion awareness and sources of information regarding concussion. Results may be useful to inform future efforts at education for parents regarding concussion.

Download or read book Parental Knowledge of and Attitudes Towards Concussion Management and the Return to play Protocols in Youth Minor Hockey written by Janet F. Aucoin and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Influence of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Concussion on Neurocognitive Baseline Assessment written by Kyle James Piecora and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following empirical study was designed to examine the influence that knowledge of and attitude towards concussion have on baseline neurocognitive assessment, as well as to determine if education about head injury can influence knowledge and attitudes. An educational protocol utilizing PowerPoint, interactive discussion, and videos published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention was created and administered to student athletes as a function of their university's NCAA-mandated concussion management program. Knowledge and attitude were measured by the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey, Student Version, Revised (ROCKAS-ST-R), while neurocognitive assessment consisted of completion of the Concussion Resolution Index (CRI). The order in which student athletes partook in education and assessment was randomized by assigning them to one of four groups. Multivariate Analysis of Variance indicated athletes who participated in education prior to assessment demostrated more knowledge about concussions and safer attitudes towards injuries in general. Attitudes toward concussions remain unchanged. Furthermore, neurocognitive assessment performance did not significantly differ relative to participation in education. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first attempt to analyze knowledge transfer, attitudes, and neurocognitive test performance in an athlete population utilizing a randomized controlled trial structure. The results indicate that knowledge about concussions can be successfully transferred to collegiated student athletes when utilizing an interactive educational protocol. Additionally, athletic staff must be aware that many student athletes may hold onto unsafe attitudes and behaviors with regards to head injuries, regardless of their participation in education.

Download or read book Knowledge on Long term Impacts of Sport related Concussions in Female High School Athletes written by Kelcie Wehrum and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to survey female high school athletes' knowledge of sport-related concussion (SRC) long-term impacts. This study utilized the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey - Student Version regarding the knowledge and attitudes high school athletes have towards SRCs to determine if they knew the severity of the possible long-term impacts. The survey was distributed to two female contact sport teams at one high school in Northeast Arkansas. The results of the study showed that high school female athletes possessed greater SRC knowledge but did demonstrate the safest attitudes towards sustaining an SRC. While the study utilized a small sample size, it revealed further research is needed regarding the quality of education high school female athletes receive on SRCs

Download or read book Epidemiology of Pediatric Sports Injuries written by Dennis John Caine and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focused on team sports like Baseball, Basketball, Gridiron Football, Ice Hockey, Rugby, and Soccer, this publication integratively reviews the existing data on the distribution and determinants of injury in children and youth athletes. Further, the book includes a chapter on the identification of the epidemiological approach and concludes with suggestions of injury prevention measures and guidelines for further research.

Download or read book Education of Concussions of High School Soccer Student Athletes written by Michael R. Desroches and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concussions remain a common injury amongst athletes at all levels of competition, and across various sports. There is a need for coaches and educators to assess and improve athlete knowledge of and attitude toward concussions amongst males and females. In the current study a group comparison design was to examine any variation in concussion knowledge and attitudes by gender using the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey- Student Version (RoCKAS-ST) instrument (Rosenbaum & Arnett, 2010). The population recruited for the study consisted of high school soccer athletes in Northern Connecticut. Females (n =10) scored an average of 17.9/25, and the male mean score (n =20) was 18.9/25 on the Concussion Knowledge Index (CKI). Females scored at an average of 46.9/75, and males had an average score of 47.4/75 on the Concussion Attitude Index (CAI). No significant difference was found between genders regarding knowledge and attitudes of concussions to this population. Athletes in this population demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge based on CKI scores. However, CAI scores reflected a more lenient attitude toward concussions. Future research should examine concussion knowledge and attitudes amongst other populations of students and across sports. The RoCKAS-ST can be an effective tool to measure these variables.