APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

The Effects of a Concussion Baseline Assessment on Concussion Knowledge and Attitude in Collegiate Club Sport Athletes

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Christina Deuschle
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • Ryan Page
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • Cole Amdur
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • Abbey Gallant
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • Hannah Yenni
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • Julian Keith
    The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • Len Lecci
    The University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Abstract

125 college student club athletes completing a baseline concussion protocol were randomly assigned to complete a standardized measure of concussion knowledge and attitudes either prior to or after the baseline assessment. Results indicate that completion of a baseline assessment does affect attitudes and knowledge. Implication for baseline testing are discussed.

Health/Exercise/Sport

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