Young athletes and concussion: a study of the situation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Background
Concussion is one of the most common injuries in young people. One of the circumstances in which it can occur is during the practice of contact sports.
Purpose of the study
The purpose of this study is to measure the level of knowledge about concussions among young people who play contact sports and their parents, and the factors associated with them (e.g., personal experiences). This will allow the development of strategies to decrease risk.
Conduct of the study
The study involves filling out an anonymous questionnaire to young people who play soccer, field hockey, rugby, volleyball or basketball. The youths must be residents of Ticino and be between the ages of 12 and 18. Completion of a questionnaire is also expected from one of their parent.
Disclosure of results
The results of the study will be disclosed in aggregate and anonymous format on the project website, in scientific journals and presented at public events. This ensures that individual study participants will not be recognized.
Staff
USI
Anne-Linda Camerini (IPH)
Marta Fadda (IPH)
Barbara Göggel-Simonetti (EOC-Biomed)
Giovanna Pedroni (IPH)
ESTERNI
Davide Bassi (CHUV)
Jacopo Calciolari (EOC)
Andrea Castiglioni (Pediatra e medico dello sport)
With the support of
IBSA Caring Innovation
Fondazione Fragola
In collaboration with
Ente Ospedaliero cantonale (EOC)
