Key result
Pediatric concussion frequently links to autonomic dysfunction anomalies despite variable findings across injury phases.
Why the study?
Despite concussions being common in children and adolescents, relatively little is known about the underlying pathophysiology of pediatric concussion, particularly autonomic dysfunction.
Population
Children and adolescents with concussion across 22 included studies
Design
Scoping review based on PRISMA-ScR guidelines
Authors
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Autonomic dysregulation is associated with pediatric sport concussion; supports targeted autonomic assessment in recovery while highlighting need for standardized measures in trials.
Systematic Review (n=22)
This scoping review highlights that pediatric concussion is associated with varying degrees of autonomic dysfunction, though findings are mixed and require further prospective validation.
Ramsay et al. (2026) conducted a systematic review in Pediatric concussion (n=22). Pediatric concussion was evaluated on Autonomic dysfunction anomalies. A scoping review of 22 studies found that 15 identified anomalies related to autonomic dysfunction in the concussed pediatric population, though findings varied across studies and injury phases.
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