Navigating Concussion: Community Rugby Players’ Experiences of a Concussion Management Initiative in New Zealand

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aut.relation.endpage1112
aut.relation.issue13
aut.relation.journalBrain Injury
aut.relation.startpage1101
aut.relation.volume38
dc.contributor.authorCosta, Rodrigo
dc.contributor.authorSalmon, Danielle
dc.contributor.authorWalters, Simon
dc.contributor.authorBadenhorst, Marelise
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-11T23:46:57Z
dc.date.available2024-11-11T23:46:57Z
dc.date.issued2024-07-15
dc.description.abstractObjective: Concussion is a serious concern in sport, with the potential to cause short- and long-term health consequences. These concerns highlight the need for the translation of concussion management guidelines into use in real-world sports settings. This qualitative study explores community rugby players’ concussion experiences as part of New Zealand Rugby’s concussion management pathway. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 36 rugby players (35 males and 1 female; 22 played at school and 14 at club-level; mean age 19.8 ± 4.8) Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze data. Results: Four themes were identified i) the symptom journey, ii) the role of a dedicated concussion management pathway in shaping players' experiences, iii) the influence of coaches and physiotherapists, and iv) rugby culture. Support received as part of the concussion management pathway, and from individuals who were part of players’ concussion journey, deeply impacted their overall experience. However, players identified insufficient guidance while returning to school/work. At times, the sport’s collective cultural values made it difficult for players to enact positive concussion management behavior. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of a defined management pathway to support players’ recovery. Addressing negative aspects of rugby’s collectivist culture remains critical for optimal concussion management and recovery.
dc.identifier.citationBrain Injury, ISSN: 0269-9052 (Print); 1362-301X (Online), Informa UK Limited, 38(13), 1101-1112. doi: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2376266
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/02699052.2024.2376266
dc.identifier.issn0269-9052
dc.identifier.issn1362-301X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10292/18275
dc.languageen
dc.publisherInforma UK Limited
dc.relation.urihttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02699052.2024.2376266
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dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectConcussion
dc.subjectcoach
dc.subjecthealth professional
dc.subjectparticipant voice
dc.subjectphysiotherapist
dc.subjectqualitative descriptive
dc.subject4201 Allied Health and Rehabilitation Science
dc.subject42 Health Sciences
dc.subjectNeurosciences
dc.subjectTraumatic Head and Spine Injury
dc.subjectTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
dc.subjectBrain Disorders
dc.subjectPhysical Injury - Accidents and Adverse Effects
dc.subject11 Medical and Health Sciences
dc.subject17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
dc.subjectRehabilitation
dc.subject3202 Clinical sciences
dc.subject4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
dc.subject5203 Clinical and health psychology
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshBrain Concussion
dc.subject.meshNew Zealand
dc.subject.meshMale
dc.subject.meshFemale
dc.subject.meshFootball
dc.subject.meshYoung Adult
dc.subject.meshAthletic Injuries
dc.subject.meshAdolescent
dc.subject.meshAdult
dc.subject.meshQualitative Research
dc.subject.meshRugby
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshBrain Concussion
dc.subject.meshAthletic Injuries
dc.subject.meshQualitative Research
dc.subject.meshFootball
dc.subject.meshAdolescent
dc.subject.meshAdult
dc.subject.meshNew Zealand
dc.subject.meshFemale
dc.subject.meshMale
dc.subject.meshYoung Adult
dc.subject.meshRugby
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshBrain Concussion
dc.subject.meshNew Zealand
dc.subject.meshMale
dc.subject.meshFemale
dc.subject.meshFootball
dc.subject.meshYoung Adult
dc.subject.meshAthletic Injuries
dc.subject.meshAdolescent
dc.subject.meshAdult
dc.subject.meshQualitative Research
dc.subject.meshRugby
dc.titleNavigating Concussion: Community Rugby Players’ Experiences of a Concussion Management Initiative in New Zealand
dc.typeJournal Article
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