Citation

Beal JA. MCN Am. J. Matern. Child Nurs. 2023; 48(3): e169.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/NMC.0000000000000906

PMID

37101331

Abstract

Recent evidence indicates that there is a significant risk of short-term and long-term head injuries among high school American football players. Our pediatric nursing expert, Dr. Beal, summarizes the evidence and suggests how nurses can advocate for safer adolescent football practices.

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescent; Humans; *Brain Concussion/prevention & control; *Craniocerebral Trauma/etiology/prevention & control; *Football/injuries