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The article presents an abstract of the paper "The Value Added of Neurocognitive Testing After Sports-Related Concussion," by D. A. Van Kampen, M. R. Lovell, J. E. Pardini, M. W. Collins and F. H. Fu. A commentary for this paper was also provided. Here, the author states that the researchers presented a valid conclusion when they determine that the sensitivity of detecting post concussion abnormalities increases when using neurocognitive testing, compared to just using symptoms checklist. However, he added that some areas of this study still needs further exploration.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether preseason concussion knowledge and reporting intention predicted in-season concussion reporting behavior. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: Collegiate athletic facility of each participating team. Participants: National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's ice hockey players in 1 conference of competition (n = 116). Independent Variables: Intention to report symptoms of a "minor" concussion and concussion knowledge were assessed at preseason. Main Outcome Measures: Postseason recall of non-report of postimpact symptoms. Results: Preseason concussion knowledge was not significantly associated with in-season reporting behavior. Intention to report concussion symptoms was significantly related to in-season reporting behavior. There was a significant interaction between the number of different symptoms experienced and both preseason reporting intention and in-season reporting behavior. Conclusions: Evaluations of concussion education programs tend to measure concussion knowledge. The present findings suggest that reporting intention may be more strongly predictive of reporting behavior than concussion knowledge and should be included in evaluations of concussion effectiveness. New concussion education initiatives should consider targeting psychosocial constructs that increase reporting intention. Clinical Relevance: Sports medicine clinicians who are involved in evaluating concussion education programs should measure constructs other than just concussion knowledge. Intention, to report symptoms or to continue play while experiencing symptoms of a concussion, seems to be an important and feasible construct to include as part of proximal evaluations of education effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses a study examining the effectiveness of the Sport Legacy Institute Community Educator (SLICE) curriculum on recognition and appropriate response to concussions, for student athletes. The SLICE concussions education program was conducted, which provided interactive demonstration, discussions, and case studies of athletes. Evaluation of the outcomes revealed that there was a significant improvement in the concussion knowledge quiz after the presentation.

The article presents information on a study to evaluate the effect of cervical strength on head impact biomechanics. The study evaluates the strength of cervical muscles using methods consistent. The study found that players with greater static neck strength experience lower resultant head acceleration was not supported.