@article{ref1,
title="Concussions in NCAA varsity football athletes: a qualitative investigation of player perception and return to sport",
journal="Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: global research and reviews",
year="2017",
author="Tjong, Vehniah K. and Baker, Hayden P. and Cogan, Charles J. and Montoya, Melissa and Lindley, Tory R. and Terry, Michael A.",
volume="1",
number="8",
pages="e070-e070",
abstract="BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to understand the experiences and perspectives of varsity football athletes on return to play following a concussion injury. <br><br>METHODS: Two experienced interviewers conducted qualitative, semistructured interviews of college-level football players who had sustained at least one concussion during their varsity careers. <br><br>RESULTS: Twenty varsity football players who averaged 2.3 concussions each (range, 1-5) were interviewed regarding peer pressure, the culture of football, and player awareness as factors affecting return to sport following a concussion. Less common secondary factors included risk management, severity and timing of the injury, and team support. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Psychological stressors, the culture of football, and increased awareness were the most influential factors affecting collegiate football players' deciding to return to sport following a concussion. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2474-7661",
doi="10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-17-00070",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-17-00070"
}