Psychiatric Treatment Preferences for the Management of Post-Concussion Symptoms: A Survey and Brief Literature Review

Some athletes who experience a sport-related concussion (SRC) develop new or worsened neuropsychiatric symptoms. A survey was disseminated amongst a group of psychiatrists to evaluate their preferences for treating such symptoms. Our findings demonstrated that providers see a wide range of individuals who have experienced concussion. Preferences for management of SRC-related symptoms varies among providers and is not associated with patient volume, despite confidence being correlated with volume. The wide variability in treatment preferences and lack of confidence among low volume providers reinforces the need for robust studies and evidence-based guidelines for the management of concussion related neuropsychiatric symptoms