Factors Influencing Concussion Reporting Intention in Adolescent Athletes

Clinical Scenario: Concussions are severely underreported, with only 47.3% of high school athletes reporting their concussion. The belief was that athletes who were better educated on the signs and symptoms and potential dangers of concussion would be more likely to report. However, literature has shown inconsistent evidence on the efficacy of concussion education, improving reporting behaviors. Factors such as an athlete's attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control have shown promise in predicting intention to report concussions in athletes. Focused Clinical Question: Do attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence adolescent athletes' intention to report? Summary of Key Findings: Three studies (1 randomized control and 2 cross-sectional surveys) were included. Across the 3 studies, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control positively influenced athletes' reporting intention. The studies found that attitude toward concussion reporting and perceived behavioral control were the most influential predictors of reporting intention. Clinical Bottom Line: There is moderate evidence to suggest that positive attitudes, supportive subjective norms, and increased perceived behavioral control influence reporting intention in secondary school athletes. Strength of Recommendation: Grade B evidence exists that positive attitudes, supportive subjective norms, and increased perceived behavioral control positively influence concussion reporting intention in secondary school athletes.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:29

Enthalten in:

Journal of sport rehabilitation - 29(2020), 7 vom: 01. Sept., Seite 1019-1023

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Cook, Natalie [VerfasserIn]
Hunt, Tamerah N [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Journal Article
Mild traumatic brain injury
Reporting behaviors
Review
Young adult

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 07.04.2021

Date Revised 07.04.2021

published: Electronic-Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1123/jsr.2019-0419

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM307021157