Concussion in Theater: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Prevalence and Management in Actors and Theater Technicians

OBJECTIVE:Determine the history of occupational head impacts, concussion symptoms, and concussion management in theater personnel. METHODS:Personnel working in theater environments completed a survey about head impacts that occurred in theater activities and how they were managed. RESULTS:Lifetime p...

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Published in:Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2018-03, Vol.60 (3), p.205-210
Main Authors: Russell, Jeffrey A, Daniell, Brooke M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Concussion
Cross-sectional studies
Environmental management
Head
Head injuries
Health care
Injuries
Occupational safety
Personnel
Technicians
Theater companies
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Summary:OBJECTIVE:Determine the history of occupational head impacts, concussion symptoms, and concussion management in theater personnel. METHODS:Personnel working in theater environments completed a survey about head impacts that occurred in theater activities and how they were managed. RESULTS:Lifetime prevalence of sustaining at least one theater-related head impact was 67%. Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported more than five lifetime head impacts; 77% reported three or more. Of those who struck their head, 70% experienced concussion-related symptoms, but continued participating. Nearly half of those did not report the incident. Twenty-eight percent of those diagnosed with a concussion by a healthcare provider were not given recommended care. CONCLUSIONS:Theater personnel are likely to sustain several occupational head impacts. They appear hesitant to report possible concussions and generally do not access definitive, evidence-based healthcare for head injuries.
ISSN:1076-2752
1536-5948
DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000001236