7.1 From the athlete to the ‘weekend warrior’: concussion training for all

• Published in: British journal of sports medicine 2024-01, Vol.58 (Suppl 1), p.A33-A34
• Main Authors: Babul, Shelina, Cowle, Stephanie, Turcotte, Kate, Bruin, Samantha, Sadler, Karen, Beaton, Denise, Donkelaar, Paul van, Mason, Karen
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Concussion; First Round Abstract Submissions
• ISSN: 0306-3674; 1473-0480
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-concussion.89

ObjectiveExtending evidence from sports-related concussion to multiple audiences and contexts.DesignRecognizing that concussions can happen outside of the sports, and that there is growing evidence around minor traumatic brain injury in other settings, a widespread approach to concussion education and awareness was launched in 2013. Pre/post intervention evaluation was undertaken with medical professionals, parents/coaches, and teachers/school administrators. Courses were updated in 2018–2020 and translated into French in partnership with the Canadian Concussion Harmonization Project, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and Parachute.SettingCanada and International.InterventionConcussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources based upon the latest evidence, expert consultation, and extensive external review. Since 2013, CATT (https://cattonline.com/) has provided the community with easily understandable, digestible information on concussion free-of-charge. Beginning by targeting medical professionals, coaches, and parents/caregivers, CATT now includes school professionals, varsity athletes, workers and workplaces, and those working with survivors of intimate partner violence.ResultsOriginal CATT resources demonstrated significant improvements in: physician knowledge among those treating more >10 concussions/year (p