A-49 Sideline Concussion Assessment Tool symptoms predict poorer mental health outcomes in college athletes

Abstract Purpose: Assessment of emotional functioning is essential in sports-related concussion (SRC) management. This study investigated the prediction of mental health outcomes from the SCAT-3 Symptom Scale. Methods: Canadian university athletes who compete in contact sports participated in a larg...

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Published in:Archives of clinical neuropsychology 2022-07, Vol.37 (5), p.1090-1090
Main Authors: Varkovetski, M, Naidu, D, Mosewich, A, Mrazik, M
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Purpose: Assessment of emotional functioning is essential in sports-related concussion (SRC) management. This study investigated the prediction of mental health outcomes from the SCAT-3 Symptom Scale. Methods: Canadian university athletes who compete in contact sports participated in a large-scale study (Active Rehabilitation). A total of 235 participants (males = 67%) completed the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), Quality of Life Scale (QOLS), and Sideline Concussion Assessment Tool, 3rd edition (SCAT). Step-wise regression analysis using demographic variables (gender, age, history of Learning Disability, history of ADHD, diagnosis of psychiatric condition) and psychological symptoms from the SCAT were used as predictors for the BSI (Depression and Anxiety) and QOLS (Depression and Anxiety). Results: Regression analysis revealed female gender, previous psychiatric diagnosis and Nervousness (SCAT) significantly predicted higher scores on the Depression subscales of BSI (R2 = 0.21, F1,231 = 20.3, p 
ISSN:1873-5843
1873-5843
DOI:10.1093/arclin/acac32.49