Systematic Review Examining the Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Sport-Related Concussion Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Sport-related concussion (SRC) is an evolving public health concern among youth athletes. Despite emerging evidence that race and ethnicity are important factors in determining concussion outcomes, studies examining race and ethnicity are limited. We conducted a systematic review to (1) determine the prevalence of SRC studies in which participants' race or ethnicity is reported, (2) describe how race and ethnicity are used within each study, and (3) assess predictive factors for the reporting of race and ethnicity.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases.

Study selection

Study inclusion criteria were (1) primary and peer-reviewed research; (2) related to the diagnosis, treatment, or recovery of SRC; (3) involving school-aged athletes (age

SUBMITTER: Jo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11064120 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature