@article{ref1,
title="Barriers to concussion reporting in collegiate athletes: an analysis of a peer-led worksheet activity",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2022",
author="Ernst, William and Kneavel, Meredith",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To determine if a peer-led concussion reporting worksheet activity could elucidate barriers to reporting in collegiate athletes. Participants: Five hundred and three athletes from 7 universities across all three NCAA divisions. <br><br>METHODS: A supplementary qualitative analysis of responses to a concussion reporting worksheet completed during an RCT of a novel peer concussion education program. The first column of the worksheet required participants to list thoughts that prevent reporting and the second column required replacement thoughts that facilitate reporting. <br><br>RESULTS: A qualitative phenomenological thematic analysis of responses to the first column of the worksheets identified themes that coalesced into three areas: 1) missing out on athletic and social events, 2) losing one's competitive edge, and 3) negative interpersonal interaction/self-perception. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Barriers to concussion reporting from several areas central to the collegiate athlete experience were identified. These barriers should be considered during clinical assessment and when developing concussion education programs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2022.2071621",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2071621"
}