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Representation of concussion subtypes in common postconcussion symptom-rating scales
- Source :
- Concussion
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Future Medicine Ltd, 2019.
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Abstract
- Aim: Postconcussion symptom-rating scales are frequently used concussion assessment tools that do not align directly with new expert, consensus-based concussion subtype classification systems. This may result in delays in concussion diagnosis, subspecialty referral and rehabilitative strategies. Objective: To determine the representation of subtype-directed symptomatology in common postconcussion symptom-rating scales. Methods: Literature review and expert consensus were used to compile commonly used concussion symptom-rating scales. Statistics were generated to describe the degree of representation of the consensus symptom set. Results: The percentage of symptoms representing each subtype/associated condition is low overall (15–26%). The ocular-motor (11%) and vestibular subtypes (19%) and cervical strain (5%)-associated condition were the most under-represented and also had the greatest unmet needs. Conclusion: Concussion subtypes do not have equal representation on commonly used concussion symptom-rating scales. There is a need for a subtype-directed symptom assessment to allow for increased accuracy of diagnosis and to guide management.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
postconcussion symptoms
vestibular
Referral
business.industry
Poison control
Human factors and ergonomics
oculomotor
030229 sport sciences
medicine.disease
Subspecialty
Occupational safety and health
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Neurology
Rating scale
Concussion
Injury prevention
Perspective
medicine
concussion
Neurology (clinical)
business
030217 neurology & neurosurgery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20563299
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Concussion
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....83c02683f2015e83c3862852f5018921