Key result
The implementation of the new NCAA concussion management policy was associated with a doubling of the reported concussion incidence rate from 0.57 to 1.16 per 1000 athlete exposures (IRR 2.04).
Why the study?
Does the implementation of new NCAA concussion management policies affect the reported incidence rate of concussions in Division I military academy football teams?
Population
3 collegiate Division I military academy football teams
Comparison
2010-2011 season vs 2009-2010 season
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
2 seasons (2009-2010 and 2010-2011)
Authors
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May reflect improved recognition rather than true incidence rise; leaves open policy effects on actual concussion burden.
Cohort
Yes
Does the implementation of new NCAA concussion management policies affect the reported incidence rate of concussions in Division I military academy football teams?
Relative Risk: 2.04 (95% CI 1.2–3.55)
Absolute Event Rate: 1.16% vs 0.57%
p-value: p=0.01
The reported incidence of concussions doubled following the implementation of new NCAA concussion management policies, likely reflecting increased recognition and reporting.
Kilcoyne et al. (2013) conducted a cohort in Concussion. New NCAA concussion management policy vs. Prior season (2009-2010) without the policy was evaluated on Annual incidence rate of concussion injuries per 1000 athlete exposures (IRR 2.04, 95% CI 1.20-3.55, p=0.01). The implementation of the new NCAA concussion management policy was associated with a doubling of the reported concussion incidence rate from 0.57 to 1.16 per 1000 athlete exposures (IRR 2.04).
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