@article{ref1,
title="Post-concussion recovery in children and adolescents: a narrative review",
journal="Journal of concussion",
year="2017",
author="Manzanero, Silvia and Elkington, Lisa J. and Praet, Stephan F. and Lovell, Greg and Waddington, Gordon Stuart and Hughes, David C.",
volume="1",
number="",
pages="e2059700217726874-e2059700217726874",
abstract="OBJECTIVEsTo determine if current evidence supports a slower recovery from concussion in children and adolescents when compared to adults, and to assess current management guidelines in view of this evidence.DesignNarrative review.<br><br>METHODSWe examined key recent research studies relating to the question ?do children take longer to recover from concussion than adults?? Concussion management strategies and a sample of guidelines from different organisations were analysed in view of the current literature.<br><br>RESULTSRecovery has been defined as return to baseline on self-reported concussion symptoms or measures of cognitive deficit. Some studies have compared measures of recovery between children and young adults, and a number of cross-sectional studies have compared groups of children of different ages. The findings varied; however, most studies suggested that children may take longer to recover than adults. Age-related differences have been considered when designing guidelines for the management of concussion.<br><br>CONCLUSIONSIn view of the differences in time to recovery in children, this review supports the use of more conservative concussion management guidelines in children than in adults.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2059-7002",
doi="10.1177/2059700217726874",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2059700217726874"
}