Heads up for concussion, what do emergency physicians know? A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Concussion is a common condition, with sources estimating between 1.2% and 6.6% of all ED presentations are related to head injury, and concussion has significant healthcare costs. In April 2023, the UK Government published guidelines for diagnosis and management of concussions in grassroots sport, recommending anyone that has sustained a suspected concussion has a same day review by an appropriate healthcare professional. It is therefore essential that emergency medicine physicians have the required knowledge and use current clinical practice guidelines in managing suspected concussions presenting to their departments. This scoping review aims to review the current literature regarding concussion knowledge, diagnosis and management amongst emergency physicians.

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SUBMITTER: Gowdy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11948858 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature