Journal article
Clinical Risk Score for Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms Among Children With Acute Concussion in the ED
Abstract
IMPORTANCE: Approximately one-third of children experiencing acute concussion experience ongoing somatic, cognitive, and psychological or behavioral symptoms, referred to as persistent postconcussion symptoms (PPCS). However, validated and pragmatic tools enabling clinicians to identify patients at risk for PPCS do not exist.
OBJECTIVE: To derive and validate a clinical risk score for PPCS among children presenting to the emergency department.
Authors
Zemek R; Barrowman N; Freedman SB; Gravel J; Gagnon I; McGahern C; Aglipay M; Sangha G; Boutis K; Beer D
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 315, No. 10, pp. 1014–1025
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
March 8, 2016
DOI
10.1001/jama.2016.1203
ISSN
0098-7484
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Accidents, TrafficAdolescentAge FactorsArea Under CurveAthletic InjuriesBrain ConcussionChildChild, PreschoolEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMedical History TakingMultivariate AnalysisObserver VariationOutcome Assessment, Health CarePost-Concussion SyndromeProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentSensitivity and SpecificitySex FactorsTime Factors