Kylie D Mallory1,2, Andrea Hickling2,3, Katherine E Wilson2, Nick Reed1,2,3. 1. Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. 2. Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada. 3. Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Abstract
Objective: To identify online concussion resources that are suitable for Canadian youth and accurate according to the current International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport. Methods: A five-phased systematic search strategy was used to identify concussion resources. This included 1. searching key Canadian stakeholder websites (sport organizations, injury prevention groups, children's hospitals, governments, public health agencies, and physical and health education associations), 2. pediatric concussion expert consultation, 3. applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 4. reviewing content for accuracy according to the consensus statement and 5. evaluating resources for readability, usability and suitability. Results: A total of 456 resources were initially identified however, only 32 met the final criteria. Across all resources, 34.6% (n=109) were excluded as they were not designed primarily for youth. Among resources reviewed for content accuracy according to the consensus statement, 53.1% (n=51) were excluded. When evaluating resources for readability, usability and suitability, 28.5% (n=13) were excluded as they were not suitable for youth.Implications: Most concussion resources available online are not written for youth and do not contain accurate information on pediatric concussion. The identified evidence-based resources can ensure that accurate and suitable information is provided to youth in order to enhance their concussion knowledge.
Objective: To identify online concussion resources that are suitable for Canadian youth and accurate according to the current International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport. Methods: A five-phased systematic search strategy was used to identify concussion resources. This included 1. searching key Canadian stakeholder websites (sport organizations, injury prevention groups, children's hospitals, governments, public health agencies, and physical and health education associations), 2. pediatric concussion expert consultation, 3. applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 4. reviewing content for accuracy according to the consensus statement and 5. evaluating resources for readability, usability and suitability. Results: A total of 456 resources were initially identified however, only 32 met the final criteria. Across all resources, 34.6% (n=109) were excluded as they were not designed primarily for youth. Among resources reviewed for content accuracy according to the consensus statement, 53.1% (n=51) were excluded. When evaluating resources for readability, usability and suitability, 28.5% (n=13) were excluded as they were not suitable for youth.Implications: Most concussion resources available online are not written for youth and do not contain accurate information on pediatric concussion. The identified evidence-based resources can ensure that accurate and suitable information is provided to youth in order to enhance their concussion knowledge.
Authors: Andrea Hickling; Kylie D Mallory; Katherine E Wilson; Rosephine Del Fernandes; Pamela Fuselli; Nick Reed Journal: BMC Public Health Date: 2020-02-05 Impact factor: 3.295