Coach and sports trainer responses to: ‘Which of the following factors are important to consider when deciding whether to take a player off the ground following a hit to the head?’ (n=882)
| Important factor | Yes, n (% of respondents) | No, n (% of respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| Presence/absence of concussion symptoms | 872 (98.9) | 10 (1.1) |
| The player's history of concussion | 783 (88.8) | 99 (11.2) |
| The player's general fitness | 214 (24.3) | 668 (75.7) |
| Whether or not the player wants to come off | 98 (11.1) | 784 (88.9) |
| How much time there is before the end of the half | 14 (1.6) | 868 (98.4) |
| How ‘tough’ the player is | 14 (1.6) | 868 (98.4) |
| The player's importance to the team's performance | 9 (1.0) | 873 (99.0) |