Sport-Related Concussion and Mental Health Outcomes in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Elite athletes can experience a diverse range of symptoms following post-concussive injury. The impact of sport-related concussion on specific mental health outcomes is unclear in this population. OBJECTIVE:The aim was to appraise the evidence base regarding the association between sport-related concussion and mental health outcomes in athletes competing at elite and professional levels. METHODS:A systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO, Cochrane, and Cinahl databases was conducted. RESULTS:A total of 27 studies met inclusion criteria for review. Most of the included studies (67%, n = 18) were published in 2014 or later. Study methodology and reporting varied markedly. The extant research has been conducted predominantly in North America (USA, n = 23 studies;

SUBMITTER: Rice SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5775382 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature