Comparison of Concussion Education Programs

Comparison of Concussion Education Programs and Intent to Report Concussion in High School Football Athletes

Importance: Concussion underreporting leads to delays in diagnosis and treatment, resulting in prolonged recovery. Athletes' report of concussion symptoms is therefore an important component of risk reduction. Numerous educational interventions to improve concussion knowledge and reporting exist.

Objective: Evaluate the comparative efficacy of three concussion education programs in improving concussion-reporting intention.

Design: Randomized clinical trial conducted from August 2018 to October 2018, with assessment before, immediately after, and one-month after educational intervention.

Inclusion:

• Athletes from three high school football teams in California.
• In attendance for practice on both study dates
• Provided signed assent and parental consent.

Exclusion:

• Did not complete more than 50% of the questionnaire.