Other sources of information
| Study | Population | Results | Conclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed et al90 | Social network sites | 472 Facebook groups were screened, with 17 meeting criterion for sports concussion. A significant number of postings were related to sport injuries, and 65% used Facebook to relate personal experience to concussive injuries. A small proportion of users (8%) were looking for advice | Facebook is an evolving medium in which to promote healthcare concerns related to concussions. Peer-to-peer interaction may be the key aspect of this education medium |
| Ahmed et al41 | Evaluation of concussion websites | Only 13 of 43 websites met HONcode criteria, with only slightly more meeting acceptable criteria for content and readability | The overall quality of online concussion information is varied and many websites were missing key facts related to concussions. Consistent and readily accessible information is needed |
| Ahmed et al89 | Concussion in the media | The portrayal of comedy incidents related to head trauma has been occurring for years, and there is limited control over creators of these programmes | Public broadcasting companies can promote public awareness using comedy in a responsible manner |
| Lee et al91 | Review of apps | 18 of 155 apps identified met inclusion criteria for sports concussion. Content of apps varied from 0% to 100% for content compliance | The surge in availability of apps in an unregulated market raises concerns as to the appropriateness of their content |
| Tator92 | Editorial comment | Recommended educational strategies included forming a multidisciplinary committee on concussion education programmes, use of concussion road shows, websites, concussion cards, mandatory concussion education, preseason team meetings, locker room posters and continuing education webinars | Multiple strategies are needed in providing concussion education |
| Williams et al37 | Classification of YouTube content related to concussion | 434 videos met inclusion criteria. Most categories depicted sporting injuries and news reports. Few concussion-related videos were uploaded by professional or academic organisations | A wide range of concussion-related videos exists. Healthcare and educational organisations need to explore YouTube as a medium for the dissemination of quality controlled information on sports concussions |
| Williams et al37 | Evaluation of concussion websites | There are no currently uniform education programmes to disseminate information to student athletes | Current recognised education programmes aim to accurately and effectively inform all members of the athletic, academic and medical communities about the urgency of concussion |