UCC study of concussion in Gaelic games highlights concern about protocols

A study led by two UCC medical students finds that assessment of concussion in elite Gaelic football may not always be in accordance with best practice

  

OVER the past decade, sport-related concussion has become a major public health concern. The discovery of severe acute and long-term effects of these injuries on the brain have launched concussion into the spotlight across the globe.

Scientists and league administrators in sports such as rugby, boxing, American football, Australian Rules, and ice hockey have collaborated to address this problem. New strategies and guidelines have been introduced to reduce the incidence and severity of concussion, and ensure that cases are accurately diagnosed and optimally managed.