This page lists the academic and web-based sources that informed the Concussion Patient’s Guide. It is provided for those who wish to review the references used within the guide.
Web Resources:
Mayo Clinic: Concussion Overview —This comprehensive resource provides an extensive overview of concussions, including symptoms, causes, treatment options, risks, complications, and management strategies. It also discusses various causes such as sports-related injuries, accidents, and falls, along with the monitoring of concussion symptoms.
Cleveland Clinic. Understanding Concussions — This informative resource provides a comprehensive overview of concussions, detailing their causes, symptoms, potential outcomes, and the importance of rest in recovery. It also discusses management strategies and the long-term effects of concussions.
WebMD: Concussion Information — This article provides a comprehensive overview of concussion symptoms, causes, and management strategies, including treatment options and hydration advice.
Johns Hopkins Medicine: Concussions — This detailed guide provides comprehensive information on concussion symptoms, causes, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
KidsHealth: Concussions — This resource provides an informative overview aimed at teens, explaining concussions, their symptoms, prevention strategies, and specific information tailored to children and adolescents.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons: Concussion Information — This comprehensive resource provides an overview of concussions from a neurological perspective, outlining the anatomy involved, mechanisms of injury, symptoms, management strategies, and implications associated with concussions.
NHS Inform: Concussion Guide — This guide provides essential information on concussions, including symptoms, causes, and recovery advice, along with comprehensive insights into their management.
UPMC: Concussion — An overview of concussion types and management strategies from a leading health institution.
Physio-pedia: Concussion Classification — This resource discusses the classification and grading systems of concussions to enhance understanding and management in clinical practice.
MyHealth Alberta: Concussion Conditions and Overview — This guide provides a comprehensive understanding of concussions and their impact on health, along with details on effective concussion management strategies.
NCBI Books. Comprehensive Overview of Traumatic Brain Injuries — This detailed resource covers the mechanisms and effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including an overview of concussions, follow-up care, and considerations for young populations, as well as implications of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in youth athletes.
Healthline: Understanding Head Injuries — This comprehensive article provides an overview of head injuries, including concussions and their underlying mechanisms.
Mayfield Clinic. Concussion Overview — This detailed resource provides an explanation of concussions, including their causes, symptoms, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
HealthDirect: Concussion Overview — This resource provides essential information on concussions, including their symptoms and comprehensive management strategies.
Physio-pedia: Assessment and Management of Concussion — This guide provides a comprehensive overview of concussion assessment and management strategies, including detailed guidelines for effective evaluation and treatment.
Cleveland Clinic: Concussion Testing — This detailed resource discusses various concussion testing methods and emphasises the importance of follow-up evaluations in the assessment process.
Mayo Clinic: Concussion Diagnosis and Treatment — This informative resource provides comprehensive details on the diagnosis processes and treatment options for concussions, along with an overview of current management approaches.
NCBI Books: Concussion Overview — This extensive resource discusses the clinical presentation of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions, along with essential information on follow-up care.
AAFP: Follow-Up Care for Concussion — This resource discusses the importance of follow-up care for concussions, outlining guidelines for follow-up procedures and comprehensive management strategies for family physicians treating patients with concussions.
AAFP: Follow-Up Care for Concussion — This guide provides an overview of follow-up care practices for concussions, including specific guidelines established by the American Academy of Family Physicians for managing concussions in children.
Cognitive FX: Post-Concussion Syndrome Treatment — This resource offers insights into managing post-concussion syndrome, including various medication and therapy options for treating symptoms.
Complete Concussions. Dealing with Concussion Symptoms — This resource provides information on managing symptoms associated with concussions, including strategies for addressing mental health concerns following a concussion.
PMC. Review on Protective Gear — This research explores the effectiveness of protective equipment, including a study on the role of mouthguards in preventing concussions.
Rothman Orthopaedics: Helmets and Mouthguards — This resource discusses the effectiveness of mouthguards in preventing concussions and provides insights into concussion-proof equipment for sports.
ScienceDirect: Research on Concussion Advances — This article discusses the latest advancements in understanding concussions and provides an overview of recent research in concussion science.
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