作者: Michael L. Alosco , Johnny Jarnagin , Yorghos Tripodis , Brett Martin , Christine Chaisson
DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2017.1294709
关键词: Visual memory 、 Clinical psychology 、 Population 、 Poison control 、 Concussion 、 Psychomotor learning 、 Physical therapy 、 Football 、 Psychology 、 Mood 、 Depression (differential diagnoses)
摘要: ABSTRACTObjective: Former National Football League (NFL) players’ working knowledge of concussion has not yet been evaluated, despite this population being a major clinical research target due to the association between repetitive head impacts (RHI) and long-term impairments. This study examined former NFL understanding current definition, number concussions with function.Methods: 95 players (mean age = 55.29; mean year 8.10) self-reported before provided definition after read modern concussion. Subjects reported loss consciousness (LOC). Principal Component Analysis battery tests generated behaviour/mood, psychomotor speed/executive function, verbal visual memory factor scores.Results: Post-definition (median 50) was five times pre-definition 10; p < 0.001). G...