Initial concussion management method/tools
| Canada | Rank* | % | USA | Rank | % | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport concussion assessment tool (SCAT1 or SCAT2) | 27 | 2 | 33.8 | 27 | 2 | 26.7 | 0.300 |
| Clinical exam | 75 | 1 | 93.8 | 89 | 1 | 88.1 | 0.192 |
| Balance testing† | 20 | 3 | 25 | 27 | 2 | 26.7 | 0.796 |
| Concussion grading scale | 7 | 4 | 8.8 | 27 | 2 | 26.7 | 0.002 |
| Computerised neurocognitive testing | 1 | 7 | 1.3 | 20 | 6 | 19.8 | <0.001 |
| Paper and pencil neurocognitive testing | 1 | 7 | 1.3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0.444 |
| Standardised Assessment of Concussion (SAC) | 6 | 5 | 7.5 | 22 | 5 | 21.8 | 0.008 |
| Other | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0.489 |
| Total | 80 | 101 |
*Rank refers to the % of physicians choosing this response; multiple choices were allowed.
†Romberg, Balance Error Score System, Neurocom Balance Master.