Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool Application in a Pediatric Concussion Clinic

Overview

Journal WMJ

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2023 Jul 26

PMID 37494650

Authors

Katherine Lumetta

Sam Halama

Shayne Fehr

Jennifer Apps

Danny Thomas

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Abstract

Background: Traditional concussion symptom scales do not assess function. We piloted a mobile app-based assessment that aims to measure the functional impact of symptoms.

Methods: Patients with concussion completed the Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool and traditional symptom scales postinjury.

Results: Linear regression assessed the predictive value of the Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool symptom number and function rating compared to scores on 2 traditional symptom scales across 4 symptom domains. The mobile app symptom number predicted scores on traditional symptom scales across domains. The rating score predicted traditional scale scores in 2 domains. The mobile health tool did not predict recovery.

Discussion: This mobile health concussion symptom assessment may measure the functional impact of symptoms, though further study is needed.

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