title: Interprofessional management of concussion in sport.
abstract: Due to the high incidence of sports concussion, various health and medical providers are likely to encounter athletes who have sustained such an injury. Management of concussion necessitates coordinated care by the members of the sports medicine team due to its pathophysiology and complexity of management during recovery. All members of the sports medicine team must possess contemporary knowledge of concussion management as well as strong interprofessional communication skills to ensure effective care and safe return to sports participation. Therefore, the aim of this manuscript is to review the current best practices in interdisciplinary management of sports concussion with a special emphasis on the required interprofessional communication among the sports medicine team.
authors.affiliation: University of Central Florida, Department of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, United States. Electronic address: Patrick.pabian@ucf.edu.
authors.forename: Patrick S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Pabian
authors.affiliation: University of Central Florida, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, United States. Electronic address: Leonardo.oliveira@ucf.edu.
authors.forename: Leonardo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.affiliation: University of Central Florida, Department of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, United States. Electronic address: Jennifer.tucker@ucf.edu.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tucker
authors.affiliation: University of Central Florida, Department of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, United States. Electronic address: Morris.beato@ucf.edu.
authors.forename: Morris
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beato
authors.affiliation: University of Central Florida, Department of Health Professions, Athletic Training Program, United States. Electronic address: Carlos.gual@ucf.edu.
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gual
mesh_terms: D056352:Athletes; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000628:therapy*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: Concussion; Interdisciplinary management; Interprofessional healthcare