Summary: <br> Concussion technology has come a long way in helping us understand and manage concussions. Dr. Summer Ott discusses some of the options available and who they best fit.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Concussion-Technology-Summer-Ott-2023.png"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> What is a digital assessment?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Started in the ’90s, <br> <br> <br> <br> * Professional teams<br> <br> <br> <br> * Not meant to replace traditional assessments<br> <br> <br> <br> * A combination of tests is still being used<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Pros:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Efficient<br> <br> <br> <br> * Easy access and use of mobile devices<br> <br> <br> <br> * Allow tracking<br> <br> <br> <br> * Remote testing<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Cons:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * What/which app is reliable<br> <br> <br> <br> * Who is using/trained to use<br> <br> <br> <br> * Environment<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Considerations when deciding on a digital tool<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Budget<br> <br> <br> <br> * Feasibility<br> <br> <br> <br> * Is it comprehensive<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Age range Considerations<br> <br> <br> <br> Comparison / Contrast different tests available<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Example: <a href="https://impactconcussion.com/">Impact</a>, Axon, ANAM<br> <br> * 20 min to complete<br> <br> <br> <br> * Test Cognitive Skills and symptom<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Ex. <a href="http://www.c3logix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">C3 Logic</a>, <a href="https://www.swaymedical.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sway</a>, <a href="https://kingdevicktest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">King Devick</a><br> <br> * Used with Handheld devices<br> <br> <br> <br> * Quicker to complete 10-15 min<br> <br> <br> <br> * Offer Alternative stimuli<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Important to look at “What is the cost?”<br> <br> <br> <br> * Does the cost correlate to the effectiveness<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> What tools and how many are practitioners using in assessing Concussions<br> <br> <br> <br> How do you pick a digital tool? / What is the right choice?<br> <br> <br> <br> What is VOMS?<br> <br> <br> <br> Looking at: eye movements, eye tracking, convergence, and rating symptoms while performing assessments<br> <br> <br> <br> Symptom Checklist-<br> <br> <br> <br> Can be broken down into clusters: Physical, Emotional, Sleep, Cognitive,<br> <br> <br> <br> Case Management example:<br> <br> <br> <br> Natasha Law<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * The Law and UIL sports vs Club sports on concussion<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Considerations for Special populations (504, at-risk)<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * The Law and Academic Accommodations/Recommendations<br> <br> <br> <br> * Reach out to @ATC_mojo for PDF of Academic Recommendations<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201005_173638-1-scaled.jpg"></a><br>
