Table 3.
Two weeks/3 months after injury, what are the health risks associated with the gradual advancement of physical and cognitive activities in the patient who continues to experience postconcussion symptoms?
| 2 Weeks After Injury, n (%)a | 3 Months After Injury, n (%)a | P Valueb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowered threshold for repeat concussion | 349 (61) | 263 (46) | <0.001 |
| Worsening of current symptoms | 459 (80.2) | 320 (55.9) | <0.001 |
| Delayed recovery from current concussion | 443 (77.4) | 273 (47.7) | <0.001 |
| Second impact syndrome | 268 (46.9) | 138 (24.1) | <0.001 |
| There are no potential health risks related to activity and postconcussion symptoms | 17 (3) | 84 (14.7) | <0.001 |
a
Excludes respondents who reported that they did not know (n = 22 at 2 weeks, n = 55 at 3 months) and those who marked “other” (n = 32 at 2 weeks, n = 48 at 3 months).
b
Boldfaced P values indicate statistical significance.