Concussion Assessment and Management Self-efficacy Among Irish Clinicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study explored concussion assessment and management self-efficacy and practices of allied healthcare professionals in Ireland.

Hypotheses

(1) Self-efficacy levels and practices vary across different concussion assessment and management skills, (2) the ability to practice skills impacts self-efficacy most.

Study design

Cross-sectional.

Level of evidence

Level 3.

Methods

Survey of allied healthcare professionals (285 responders), investigating (1) demographics, (2) concussion assessment (immediate and office) and management (postconcussion advice and management/rehabilitation) self-efficacy levels and practices, and (3) factors affecting self-efficacy.

Results

Levels of self-efficacy among clinicians were 64.5 ± 26.6 (immediate asses

SUBMITTER: Postawa AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12188122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature