High School Athletic Directors Report Poor Compliance With Concussion Reporting and Medical Clearance in Massachusetts.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess statewide prevalence of medical access, concussion reporting, and concussion clearance rates of high school athletic departments in Massachusetts after the implementation of state-wide concussion legislation.

Methods

A random sample of 50 athletic directors (ADs) from Massachusetts high schools with an enrollment of >150 students was selected. A 10-minute electronic survey about access to athletic trainers and physicians, and concussion reporting and clearance practices was administered. Responses were anonymous.

Results

The response rate was 80% (n = 40). In total, 90% of respondents were male. Median age and experience of respondents was 52 years old and 10 years, respectively. The median school size was 637 students, represented from all Massachus

SUBMITTER: Kahan JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7590589 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature