Analysis of Rapid Sideline Tests and Mechanism of Injury from a Multidisciplinary Concussion Center Registry

According to the CDC, TBI-related injuries contributed to approximately 2.5 million emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the United States. Although TBIs are associated with sports, many cases result from motor vehicle accidents (MVA), suicide attempts, and falls. Currently the SCAT-3 (Sport Concussion Assessment Tool) is used to assess sports-related concussions on the sideline. Not a lot is known, however, regarding the validity of SCAT-3 in the context of non-sports concussions. We aim to determine the most common cause of concussion seen at the center; if test scores correlate; and if the cause of concussion affects scores.