Effect of Screen Time on Recovery From Concussion: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

There are limited data to guide screen time recommendations after concussion.

Objective

To determine whether screen time in the first 48 hours after concussion has an effect on the duration of concussive symptoms.

Design, setting, and participants

This randomized clinical trial was conducted in the pediatric and adult emergency departments of a tertiary medical center between June 2018 and February 2020. Participants included a convenience sample of patients aged 12 to 25 years presenting to the emergency department within 24 hours of sustaining a concussion. A total of 162 patients were approached, 22 patients met exclusion criteria, and 15 patients declined participation; 125 participants were enrolled and randomized.

Interventions

Patients were ei

SUBMITTER: Macnow T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8424526 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature