Which psychosocial factors are associated with return to sport following concussion? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychosocial factors predict recurrent injury and return to preinjury level of performance following orthopedic injury but are poorly understood following concussion. Current management protocols prioritize physical measures of recovery. Therefore, the objective of this study was to describe the psychosocial factors associated with return to sport (RTS) and how they are measured in athletes who sustained a concussion.

Methods

MEDLINE, Embase, APA PsycINFO, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus were searched through February 2, 2021. Eligible studies included original peer-reviewed publications describing psychosocial factors associated with RTS following a diagnosed concussion. The primary outcome was scales or measures employed and/or key thematic concepts.

Results

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SUBMITTER: van Ierssel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9338335 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature