Can Adults Recognize Concussion Symptoms? A Critical Review of Empirical Research Using the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey

Objective: The correct identification of concussion symptoms is vital for mild traumatic brain injury recognition, diagnosis, and injury management. Numerous surveys of symptom recognition have been conducted, including with athletes at-risk for injury. This critical, methodologically focused review aimed to: (1) discover which concussion symptoms are recognized, and (2) provide recommendations for future research. Data Sources: A quasi-systematic literature search was conducted to identify studies that used the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey. Study Selection: Eighty-five publications were identified, 8 of which were retained after screening. Data Extraction: The identification of individual concussion symptoms was coded as good (a correct response by>90% of the sample), moderate (a correct response by 75%–90% of the sample), or poor (a correct response by
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Critical Review Source Type: research