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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Concussion Baseline Assessment As an Approach to Concussion Education: Effects for Intent to Report but Not Attitudes or Knowledge

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · General

  • Christina Deuschle
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • Hannah Yenni
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • James Wilt
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • Len Lecci
    The University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Abstract

229 college club and NCAA athletes undergoing a baseline concussion protocol were randomly assigned to complete a standardized measure of concussion knowledge, attitudes, and intent to either prior to or after the baseline assessment. Results indicate that completing a baseline assessment using SportGait positively affects intent to report behavior.

Health/Exercise/Sport