Statements of Agreement From the Targeted Evaluation and Active Management (TEAM) Approaches to Treating Concussion Meeting Held in Pittsburgh, October 15-16, 2015

CONCLUSION: Concussions are characterized by diverse symptoms and impairments and evolving clinical profiles; recovery varies on the basis of modifying factors, injury severity, and treatments. Active and targeted treatments may enhance recovery after concussion. Research is needed on concussion clinical profiles, biomarkers, and the effectiveness and timing of treatments. ABBREVIATIONS: ARS, audience response system CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DoD, Department of Defense mTBI, mild traumatic brain injury NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association NFL, National Football League NIH, National Institutes of Health RCT, randomized controlled trial RTP, return to play SRC, sport- and recreation-related concussion TBI, traumatic brain injury TEAM, Targeted Evaluation and Active Management
Source: Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Special Article: Editor's Choice Source Type: research