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Parental Knowledge of pediatric concussion
Sample: Parents of children brought to pediatric hospital or outpatient clinics for evaluation of orthopedic injuries.
Participants scored an average of 18.4 (0-25) on knowledge and 63.1 (15-75) on Attitudes toward concussions.
Safest attitudes were seen in white females. Knowledge increased with income and education levels.
Parents from low income or education levels may benefit from additional education in the ED prior to discharge in addition to providing paper information which may not be read or understood.
References
Assessment of Parental Knowledge and Attitudes toward Pediatric Sports Related Concussions.
Lin, Salzman et al., 2015. Sports Health Journal