Last week saw the long-awaited concussion update following the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport (held in Amsterdam in October 2022). Below is a summary of resources that may help you to navigate the latest changes.
Concussion Consensus statement
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/695
BJSM Podcast – Summarising the key updates https://open.spotify.com/episode/1h7KCOqU6vvgh52M2ZQRRA?si=lcSG7S3_SuSXnz4MX4yzvw
The new SCAT 6 tool
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/619
The new Child SCAT 6 tool
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/632.long
The new office-based SCOAT 6 tool for use in office/clinic settings 72 hours + post injury
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/648
The new office-based Child SCOAT 6 tool for use in office/clinic settings 72 hours + post injury
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/668
BJSM are hosting a webinar on July 11th 6pm-7.30pm to summarise the latest updates which you can book onto here
https://bjsmlive.bmj.com/
BJSM Live CONCUSSION in Sport – Webinar 11th July 2023 6pm-7.30pm
Follow the details below to book your place and to access 15% discount
- Click here to register: https://bjsmlive.bmj.com/
- Select ‘Supporting Partner’ as the attendee type
- Enter the supporting partner verification code BJSMPartner23
- Select which organisation you received this code from in the drop-down list
- Click ‘complete registration’ to make payment and confirm your registration.
You will then receive your registration confirmation email.
For further reading you may wish to view the papers below
Amsterdam 2022 consensus methodology
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/712
Definition of sport-related concussion: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/617
SCAT 6 development systematic review
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/722
SCOAT 6 development systematic review
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/737
Rest and exercise early after sport-related concussion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/762
Targeted interventions and their effect on recovery in children, adolescents and adults who have sustained a sport-related concussion: a systematic review
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/771
What tests and measures accurately diagnose persisting post-concussive symptoms in children, adolescents and adults following sport-related concussion? A systematic review
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/780
Role of biomarkers and emerging technologies in defining and assessing neurobiological recovery after sport-related concussion: a systematic review
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/789
Clinical recovery from concussion–return to school and sport: a systematic review and meta-analysis
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/798
Examining later-in-life health risks associated with sport-related concussion and repetitive head impacts: a systematic review of case-control and cohort studies
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/810
When should an athlete retire or discontinue participating in contact or collision sports following sport-related concussion? A systematic review
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/822
Prevention strategies and modifiable risk factors for sport-related concussions and head impacts: a systematic review and meta-analysis
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/749
In case you missed it:
In April the Government and the Sport and Recreation Alliance published the first UK-wide Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport
https://www.sportandrecreation.org.uk/policy/research-publications/concussion-guidelines
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