Sponsoring Organization: Clinical report based largely on expert opinion from the American Academy of PediatricsTarget Population: Primary care providers
Background and Objective
Although research on appropriate management of concussion in children is lacking, known symptoms include headache, dizziness, visual symptoms, light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, difficulty concentrating or remembering, and sleep disturbances, all of which can affect school performance. In the past, the primary focus following concussion was determining when a child could return safely to sports and other physical activities. More recently, awareness is growing that cognitive rest (from texting, video games, and school work) might be just as important.
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DisclosuresGrant/Research SupportNIH Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award; Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality National Center for Pediatric Practice Based Research Learning; Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Editorial BoardsCurrent Problems in Pediatric Adolescent Healthcare
Leadership Positions in Professional Societies College of Physicians of Philadelphia (Board of Trustees)
DisclosuresGrant/Research SupportNIH Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award; Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality National Center for Pediatric Practice Based Research Learning; Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Editorial BoardsCurrent Problems in Pediatric Adolescent Healthcare
Leadership Positions in Professional Societies College of Physicians of Philadelphia (Board of Trustees)