Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-14-2025

Publication Title

Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine

Abstract

PURPOSE: Sports-related concussion (SRC) cases have increased among children in the last decade. Differences in concussion symptoms, presentation, and follow-up care exist when comparing demographics. The aim of this study was to explore SRC within the pediatric population. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of patients ≤ 18 years old diagnosed with SRC at a New Orleans stand-alone children's hospital from January 2007 to December 2021 was performed. T-test and Fisher's exact test were used for relationship between outcomes and sports, demographics, setting, insurance, and follow-up care. RESULTS: Children who sustained SRC at practice were more likely to be male (p = 0.0311) and younger (p < 0.0001). Cheerleading was more likely to have injuries during practice (p < 0.0001). Medicaid/uninsured patients were more likely to be referred from the emergency department (ED) (p = 0.001), have longer length of follow-ups (p = 0.0489), and have more missed appointments (p = 0.0062). However, the total number of follow-ups between insurance types did not differ (p = 0.3084). CONCLUSION: SRC incidence is situation and time dependent. Medicaid/uninsured patients are more likely to be evaluated at the ED, miss appointments, and have a longer length of follow-up to attain the same number of appointments. Exploring the nuances of SRC within this population will improve management and outcomes.

First Page

18758894251341146

PubMed ID

40368360

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Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
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