Sex Differences in Resource Allocation and Access to Care After Sport-Related Concussion

CONCLUSIONS: Among 832 concussed youth athletes, female athletes were evaluated less frequently by an ATC immediately after injury. Furthermore, not being evaluated by an ATC on field was significantly associated with longer time to healthcare presentation. Future investigations should elucidate resource equity among male and female athletes.PMID:38069828 | DOI:10.4085/1062-6050-0280.23

Source: J Athl Train - December 9, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Olivia L Prosak Katherine S Hajdu Amad Amedy Trevor J Anesi Kristen Williams Jacob Jo Douglas P Terry Scott L Zuckerman Source Type: research