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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
The Child Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (Child SCAT5) is designed as a standardised tool to screen for [[concussion]] with children aged from 5 to 12.Echemendia RJ, Meeuwisse W, McCrory P, Davis GA, Putukian M, Leddy J, Makdissi M, Sullivan SJ, Broglio SP, Raftery M, Schneider K. The sport concussion assessment tool 5th edition (SCAT5): background and rationale. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jun 1;51(11):848-50. For older player, [[Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5)|SCAT5]] should be utilised It is created to be used exclusively by a physician or licensed healthcare professional, including physiotherapist. On the other hand, first-aid officer, manager, coaches and other staff are encouraged to use Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (CRT5).
The Child Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (Child SCAT5) is designed as a standardised tool to screen for [[concussion]] with children aged from 5 to 12.Echemendia RJ, Meeuwisse W, McCrory P, Davis GA, Putukian M, Leddy J, Makdissi M, Sullivan SJ, Broglio SP, Raftery M, Schneider K.[https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/11/848.abstractThe sport concussion assessment tool 5th edition (SCAT5)]: background and rationale. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jun 1;51(11):848-50. For older player, [[Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5)|SCAT5]] should be utilised It is created to be used exclusively by a physician or licensed healthcare professional, including physiotherapist. On the other hand, first-aid officer, manager, coaches and other staff are encouraged to use Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (CRT5).


Child SCAT5 is made as a screening tool for [[concussion]] in younger population, though the diagnosis of a concussion should be made taking into account of [[Concussion Assessment|other factors]] by a health professional.
Child SCAT5 is made as a screening tool for [[concussion]] in younger population, though the diagnosis of a concussion should be made taking into account of [[Concussion Assessment|other factors]] by a health professional.
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[[Category:Sports Screening Tests]]
[[Category:Sports Screening Tests]]
[[Category:Acquired Brain Injuries]]
[[Category:Acquired Brain Injuries]]
[[Category:Paediatrics]]
[[Category:Paediatrics - Assessment and Examination]]

Revision as of 16:49, 2 April 2023

Introduction[edit|edit source]

The Child Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (Child SCAT5) is designed as a standardised tool to screen forconcussionwith children aged from 5 to 12.[1]For older player,SCAT5should be utilised It is created to be used exclusively by a physician or licensed healthcare professional, including physiotherapist. On the other hand, first-aid officer, manager, coaches and other staff are encouraged to use Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (CRT5).

Child SCAT5 is made as a screening tool forconcussionin younger population, though the diagnosis of a concussion should be made taking into account ofother factorsby a health professional.[1]

Structure[edit|edit source]

Child SCAT5 is divided in to six sessions, including Immediate or On-Field Assessment, Symptom Evaluation, Cognitive Screening, Neurological Screen, Delayed Recall and Decision. At the end of the assessment form, there is an injury advice which could be provided to the injured child and parents/caregivers.

Immediate or On-Field Assessment[edit|edit source]

  • 记笔记的红旗
  • Observable signs
  • Glasgow Coma Scale (GSC)
  • Cervical spine assessment
  • History - of concussion and recovery and other past medical history

Symptom Evaluation[edit|edit source]

  • It consists of two parts, child report and parent report.

Cognitive Screening[edit|edit source]

  • Testing of immediate memory
  • Concentration - includes counting number backwards and days in reverse order

Neurological Screen[edit|edit source]

  • Testing if the child could follow instruction
  • 颈椎运动和pain
  • Coordination
  • Walking pattern
  • BESSBalance test

Delay Recall[edit|edit source]

  • Recall words from immediate memory session after 5 minutes

Decision[edit|edit source]

  • The result of the assessment can be used upon follow up visit to compare to baseline assessment.

Physiotherapy[edit|edit source]

Child SCAT5 is developed to be performed by a physician or health professional.[1]Physiotherapist could utilise this screening tool to construct a baseline for players pre-season or assess a player with suspected concussion. Care should be taken when using Child SCAT5, and it is not recommended to be used as a stand-alone method to diagnose concussion, measuring prognosis or decision making.

Resources[edit|edit source]

Child SCAT5

  1. 1.01.11.2Echemendia RJ, Meeuwisse W, McCrory P, Davis GA, Putukian M, Leddy J, Makdissi M, Sullivan SJ, Broglio SP, Raftery M, Schneider K.The sport concussion assessment tool 5th edition (SCAT5): background and rationale. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jun 1;51(11):848-50.