Acute evaluation of sport-related concussion and implications for the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT6) for adults, adolescents and children: a systematic review

CONCLUSION: Support exists for using the SCAT within the acute phase of injury. Maximal utility occurs within the first 72 hours and then diminishes up to 7 days after injury. The SCAT has limited utility as a return to play tool beyond 7 days. Empirical data are limited in pre-adolescents, women, sport type, geographical and culturally diverse populations and para athletes.PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42020154787.PMID:37316213 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2022-106661

Source: Australian Family Physician - June 14, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ruben J Echemendia Joel S Burma Jared M Bruce Gavin A Davis Christopher C Giza Kevin M Guskiewicz Dhiren Naidu Amanda Marie Black Steven Broglio Simon Kemp Jon S Patricios Margot Putukian Roger Zemek Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Christopher M Bailey Benja Source Type: research