A comprehensive, targeted approach to the clinical care of athletes following sport-related concussion
A comprehensive, targeted approach to the clinical care of athletes following sport-related concussion
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DOI:
10.1007/s00167-013-2791-6
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发表时间:
2014-02-01
影响因子:
3.8
通讯作者:
Fu, Freddie H.
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作者:
Collins, Michael W.;Kontos, Anthony P.;Fu, Freddie H.
The purpose of this paper is to discuss risk and prognostic factors for concussion outcomes, review comprehensive approaches to assessment, and describe a new method for conceptualizing treatment for sport-related concussion using clinical experience.Based on the current literature of sport-related concussion and clinical experience, an approach for conceptualizing concussion care using clinical trajectories and targeted treatments was developed.A comprehensive approach to assessment and targeted treatments for sport-related concussion was developed using specific clinical trajectories.Sport-related concussions are heterogeneous and require an individualized clinical approach. The use of a comprehensive approach for assessing specific clinical trajectories following a sport-related concussion will help clinicians better conceptualize this injury. Clinicians can then match targeted treatment pathways to specific clinical trajectories to accelerate safe return to play for athletes following a sport-related concussion.V.