The findings of this study on neurocognitive performance of high school athletes who incur multiple concussions suggest athletes with a history of 3 or more concussions are still impaired on cognitive tasks and concussion symptoms [6].The authors used a cohort study design, the IVs were concussion groups (0,1,2,>3), and time ( baseline, 3 days, 8 days), the DVs were neurocognitive test scores measured by Immediate Post Concussion Assessment, cognitive testing (ImPact), neurocognitive test battery (verbal, visual memory, processing speed, and reaction time)[6]. Longterm neurocognitive impairments are not usually correlated with a single uncomplicated concussion. Nevertheless, multiple concussions have been attributed with prolonged symptoms,
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The current findings indicate athletes self reporting >3 concussions during their careers were three times more likely to report they were diagnosed with depression, and athletes with histories of 1 or 2 commissions were 1.5 times more likely to be diagnosed compared to players who self reported no concussions [8]. Measures of concussion history were taken from self reported data, as stated in the review of previous research articles, SRC history is not an objective documented exposure history [8]. The SRC is unlikely to be a major source of bias in this study. The depression diagnosis is dependent on player recall, athletes with a depression diagnosis have been shown to have difficulty retrieving specific memories …show more content…
The depression vignette used by the participants may have influenced their responses to some extent [7]. The last noted limitation is the thematic analyses was conducted by one researcher therefore it is suggested a single coder can provide accurate interpretation given that the process followed is detailed and rigorous [7]. There is also a need to develop techniques for engaging and training coaches to facilitate appropriate help-seeking among their athletes. The studies in this review have shown that many athletes do not report concussion symptoms to coaches, parents, and ATC’s because they do not know what the symptoms feel like. However, athletes who have received concussion education are more likely to tell their coaches when they are feeling symptomatic. In the past, athletic trainers and coaches had to rely on the athlete’s reported symptoms to tell when they could be returned to physical activity and competition. As stated in this review there are various neuropsychological tests have
The current findings indicate athletes self reporting >3 concussions during their careers were three times more likely to report they were diagnosed with depression, and athletes with histories of 1 or 2 commissions were 1.5 times more likely to be diagnosed compared to players who self reported no concussions [8]. Measures of concussion history were taken from self reported data, as stated in the review of previous research articles, SRC history is not an objective documented exposure history [8]. The SRC is unlikely to be a major source of bias in this study. The depression diagnosis is dependent on player recall, athletes with a depression diagnosis have been shown to have difficulty retrieving specific memories …show more content…
The depression vignette used by the participants may have influenced their responses to some extent [7]. The last noted limitation is the thematic analyses was conducted by one researcher therefore it is suggested a single coder can provide accurate interpretation given that the process followed is detailed and rigorous [7]. There is also a need to develop techniques for engaging and training coaches to facilitate appropriate help-seeking among their athletes. The studies in this review have shown that many athletes do not report concussion symptoms to coaches, parents, and ATC’s because they do not know what the symptoms feel like. However, athletes who have received concussion education are more likely to tell their coaches when they are feeling symptomatic. In the past, athletic trainers and coaches had to rely on the athlete’s reported symptoms to tell when they could be returned to physical activity and competition. As stated in this review there are various neuropsychological tests have