Measurement of symptoms following sports-related concussion: Reliability and normative data for the post-concussion scale

Mark R. Lovell; Grant L. Iverson; Michael W. Collins; Kenneth Podell; Karen M. Johnston; Dustin Pardini; Jamie Pardini; John Norwig; Joseph C. Maroon

doi:10.1207/s15324826an1303_4

Measurement of symptoms following sports-related concussion: Reliability and normative data for the post-concussion scale

Mark R. Lovell, Grant L. Iverson, Michael W. Collins, Kenneth Podell, Karen M. Johnston, Dustin Pardini, Jamie Pardini, John Norwig, Joseph C. Maroon

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Abstract

It is important to carefully evaluate self-reported symptoms in athletes with known or suspected concussions. This article presents data on the psychometric and clinical properties of a commonly used concussion symptom inventory-the Post-Concussion Scale. Normative and psychometric data are presented for large samples of young men (N = 1,391) and young women (N = 355). In addition, data gathered from a concussed sample of athletes (N = 260) seen within 5 days of injury are presented. These groups represent samples of both high school and collegiate athletes. Data from a subsample of 52 concussed athletes seen 3 times post-injury are presented to illustrate symptom reporting patterns during the initial recovery period. General guidelines for the clinical use of the scale are provided.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	166-174
Number of pages	9
Journal	Applied Neuropsychology
Volume	13
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1207/s15324826an1303_4
State	Published - Dec 20 2006

Keywords

Concussion
Sports
Symptoms
Traumatic brain injury

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Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology

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