Outcome measures used in adolescent sport-related concussion research: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To provide an overview of the outcome measures currently used after sports-related concussion (SRC) in adolescents, categorising by the constructs they assess, follow-up duration and their feasibility of use.

Design

Scoping review.

Data sources

We searched three electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL). We also undertook citation tracking of the included articles and searched for ongoing or unpublished trials using ClinicalTrials.gov and Theses Global.

Eligibility criteria

Studies tracking concussion recovery in adolescent athletes.

Results

15 782 records were identified. After initial title and abstract screening, we retrieved 87 studies for full-text screening, with 75 studies fulfilling the eligibility criteria and included in the

SUBMITTER: McKee CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11409241 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature