CC2023: The Effects of Rest on Concussion Symptom Resolution and Recovery Time: A Meta-analytic Review and Subgroup Analysis of 4329 Patients (December 2023)-The Effects of Rest on Concussion Symptom Resolution and Recovery Time: A Meta-analytic Review and Subgroup Analysis of 4329 Patients

The Effects of Rest on Concussion Symptom Resolution and Recovery Time: A Meta-analytic Review and Subgroup Analysis of 4329 Patients

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The meta-analytic review examined the effects of prescribed rest compared to active interventions after a concussion across 19 studies involving 4239 participants. The analysis found that prescribed rest had a small negative effect on symptoms after a concussion, but no significant effect on recovery time. Subgroup analyses suggested that younger age and sport-related concussions were associated with greater negative effects from prescribed rest on symptoms. The findings support the growing consensus promoting active interventions after a concussion. <br /><br />However, some limitations were identified, such as the heterogeneity among concussion presentations, lack of compliance data in studies, and small sample sizes in subgroup analyses which may affect the interpretation of results. Future research should focus on more rigorous clinical trials to further evaluate the effects of rest and active interventions after concussions. <br /><br />Overall, the study highlights the potential detriments of prescribed rest after a concussion, especially in younger individuals and those with sport-related injuries. It emphasizes the need for more research in this area to better understand the impact of rest and the benefits of active rehabilitation on concussion outcomes.

Keywords

concussion

prescribed rest

active interventions

meta-analytic review

symptoms

recovery time

subgroup analyses

age

sport-related concussions

clinical trials