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TITLE:

ANALYSIS OF MANAGEMENT OF SPORT-RELATED CONCUSSIONS IN ADOLESCENT ATHLETES IN PAKISTANI ENVIRONMENT

AUTHORS:

Dr Madiha Irshad, Ahmad Raza, Abuzar Ghaffari

ABSTRACT:

Introduction: Concussions are the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in sports and are considered a growing health concern among children and young adults participating in organized athletics. Aims and objectives: The basic aim of the study is to analyze the management of sport-related concussions in adolescent athletes in Pakistani environment. Methodology of the study: This cross sectional study was conducted at Services Hospital Lahore during September 2018 to December 2018. Data were collected as part of a larger prospective investigation of the influence of sport-related concussion measures of impairment and HRQOL. In-person, qualitative interviews were conducted with participants and their parents during the sub-acute phase after a sport-related concussion (approximately 15-30 days), with follow-up interviews during the first 2 months after the concussion. Results: The data were collected from 15 participants who divided into focus groups. Five categories emerged during the data analysis regarding the perceptions of the adolescent athletes’ lived experiences following a sport-related concussion: effect of symptoms, impact on emotions, effect on school role, effect on societal/social role, and minimizing/masking symptoms. Conclusion: It is concluded that concussion management needs to move beyond the monitoring of impairments and address the whole person to adequately evaluate all domains of health status and to develop concussion management strategies that are sensitive to emotional, social, and psychological stressors. Key words: Concussion, Management, Sports, Stress

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