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Sports-Related Concussion Affects Cognitive Function in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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A comprehensive review by researchers from Beijing Sport University examined the impact of sports-related concussions (SRC) on cognitive function in adolescents aged 13-18 years. The study, which included 47 articles comprising 31,860 adolescents (8877 with SRC), found that adolescents with SRC demonstrated poorer cognitive performance and more symptoms in the acute phase and up to 1-6 months post-injury. Impairments were noted in visual memory, processing speed, executive function, and symptoms, with effects diminishing over time. Various factors like study design, participant sex, measurement tools, and concussion history influenced the relationship between SRC and cognitive function, emphasizing the importance of tailored management strategies for adolescent athletes with concussions. The research recommended caution in basing return-to-play decisions on the baseline-to-postconcussion paradigm. Multiple versions of cognitive function measurement tools were suggested to mitigate practice effects in assessments. The findings highlighted the significant impact of SRC on cognitive function in adolescents and underscored the necessity of closely monitoring cognitive outcomes in concussed individuals, considering factors like sex, age, and concussion history as potential modifiers of cognitive outcomes post-SRC. The study emphasized the importance of developing specialized guidelines for protecting adolescents from multiple SRCs and implementing tailored interventions and enhanced protective measures. Overall, the research emphasized the importance of understanding the long-term effects of SRC on adolescents' cognitive function and the need for personalized management approaches based on individual risk factors and concussion history.
Keywords
sports-related concussions
adolescents
cognitive function
visual memory
processing speed
executive function
return-to-play decisions
concussion history
cognitive outcomes
tailored management strategies
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