TY - JOUR
T1 - The implementation and use of the standardized assessment of concussion at the U.S. Naval Academy
AU - Nassiri, Joshua D.
AU - Daniel, J. Christopher
AU - Wilckens, John
AU - Land, Beverly C.
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PY - 2002/10/1
Y1 - 2002/10/1
N2 - The Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC), a sideline mental status assessment tool, was used for the U.S. Naval Academy football team. Baseline SAC data were obtained for 298 subjects; the SAC was also used in immediate assessment and subsequent monitoring of 21 concussed players. Analysis of baseline data revealed no significant difference in SAC score based on position on team, position category (offense, defense, or special team), test form used, graduating class year, or history of prior concussion, nor was there any correlation on the basis of age. Among injured players, there was a significant drop in mean SAC total score from baseline to immediately following concussion. Surveys by athletic trainers and physicians who used the SAC indicated that, despite identifying potential limitations, they considered it to be easy and quick to administer and a useful tool in the assessment, monitoring, and management of concussed athletes at U.S. Naval Academy.
AB - The Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC), a sideline mental status assessment tool, was used for the U.S. Naval Academy football team. Baseline SAC data were obtained for 298 subjects; the SAC was also used in immediate assessment and subsequent monitoring of 21 concussed players. Analysis of baseline data revealed no significant difference in SAC score based on position on team, position category (offense, defense, or special team), test form used, graduating class year, or history of prior concussion, nor was there any correlation on the basis of age. Among injured players, there was a significant drop in mean SAC total score from baseline to immediately following concussion. Surveys by athletic trainers and physicians who used the SAC indicated that, despite identifying potential limitations, they considered it to be easy and quick to administer and a useful tool in the assessment, monitoring, and management of concussed athletes at U.S. Naval Academy.
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U2 - 10.1093/milmed/167.10.873
DO - 10.1093/milmed/167.10.873
M3 - Article
C2 - 12392259
AN - SCOPUS:0036796868
SN - 0026-4075
VL - 167
SP - 873
EP - 876
JO - Military medicine
JF - Military medicine
IS - 10
ER -