Sullivan, Karen, Kinmond, Sally, and Jaganathan, Kannan Singaravelu (2022) Postconcussion discharge advice does not improve concussion knowledge in a community sample. Injury Prevention, 28 (6). pp. 507-512.

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Abstract

Objective: Poor concussion knowledge in the community has been linked to reduced injury identification. This study investigated if concussion knowledge could be improved by providing standard postinjury advice (written brochure). Methods: This study was a prospective, controlled study, with random allocation of 199 Australian adults to receive either a concussion information (CI, n=101), or non-CI (n=98). All participants completed the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey on three occasions: pre-education and posteducation, and 1 week later. Results: A 2 (condition) × 3 (occasion) mixed analysis of variance with concussion knowledge as the dependent variable did not find a statistically significant interaction (p>0.05). This result was unchanged: (1) with the covariate addition of background education and; (2) in a subgroup analysis (individuals with initially ? low' self-rated knowledge). Some key misconceptions about concussion were identified. Conclusion: The community knowledge of concussion was not significantly improved by the concussion advice. Since injury recognition relies ton an extent on community knowledge, the identified misconceptions should be addressed. This could occur via public health messaging. In clinical settings and for future research, the next steps should also include regular updating of concussion information to keep pace with advances in the field. </p>

Item ID:	77076
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1475-5785
Keywords:	Concussion, Education, Recreation / Sports, Traumatic Brain Injury
Copyright Information:	© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2022. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.
Date Deposited:	14 Dec 2022 03:44
FoR Codes:	52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5203 Clinical and health psychology > 520399 Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2002 Evaluation of health and support services > 200203 Health education and promotion @ 100%
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