Evaluation of knowledge about cerebral concussion in amateur Midi-Pyrenees amateur rugby

• Published in: Science & sports Vol. 31; no. 5; pp. 297 - 302
• Main Authors: Brauge, D, Moulin, B, Lafargue, M, Nogue, E, Riviere, D, Pariente, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: French
• Published: 01-10-2016
• ISSN: 0765-1597
• DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2016.04.009

Objective Concussion could provide disabling consequences if repetitive. We would like to assess the state of knowledge of this problem in Midi-Pyrenees amateur rugby. Material and methods Our evaluation was based on questionnaire about diagnosis and management of concussion. For each club, we included at least one player and one staff member (manager, medical team member or coach). Results One hundred and sixty-three subjects (37 players and 126 staff members) of 47 clubs were included. For all subjects, the loss of conscious was a symptom of concussion but only 61% could give 3 others symptoms. The risk of a second accident during days after concussion was known by 95%. About primary care, 50% did not look for cervical spine accident just after brain concussion and 22% thought that concussed athletes could finish the game. A majority of our study population (89%) would not leave alone an injured player after the trauma. This study shows some deficiencies in identification of concussion. The questions about primary care indicate some problems that can cause additional accident.