Citation

Hunt TN, Harris LL. J. Allied Health 2017; 46(4): e81-e83.

Affiliation

School of Health and Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, PO Box 8076, Statesboro, GA 30460, USA. Tel 912-478-8620, fax 912-478-0210. thunt@georgiasouthern.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

29202169

Abstract

PURPOSE: Describe the psychological impact of cognitive rest in adolescents recovering from concussion from sport-related concussion.

METHODS: Eight male football players with a previous sport concussion and full recovery completed semi-structured interviews during focus group sessions. Using content analysis, the researchers independently analyzed notes and transcriptions to identify themes associated with the psychological impact of cognitive rest.

RESULTS: Common themes included: 1) sport as social support, and 2) boredom-complicated recovery following cognitive rest.

CONCLUSIONS: The current treatment protocol indicating cognitive rest and removal from school and sport may be detrimental in a population that is peer-dependent. Future research should explore generalizability and additional factors that may complicate psychological recovery of adolescent athletes following concussive injuries.

Language: en