Table 5. .
Influence of iCon on Return to Sport (Summary Quotes and Explanatory Context Information)
Identification No. |
Have You Returned to Sport? |
Did You Seek Medical Clearance Before Returning to Sport? |
Did iCon Assist Your Decision as to When to Return to Sport? |
1 | Yes | Yes—from a physician | Yes, video about girl getting injured with repeat concussion helped awareness. A graded return to sport was followed and inspired confidence as a result; approximately 2 years ago, was charged into while playing hockey; concussion was never diagnosed; would have liked iCon then |
2 | Yes—but not full contact | Yes—went to see physician due to iCon | Yes, about importance of rest and importance of symptoms resolving |
3 | Yes | No—felt OK | No—already knew guidelines from physiotherapy training |
4 | Yes | No | Partially via the information on iCon, although did not check with iCon facilitator or iCon physician |
5 | Yes | No—but spoke to facilitator on iCon | Yes—would have gone back sooner if not for iCon |
6 | No—season finished before symptoms resolved; could have played last few games but decided to rest instead | NA | Yes—emphasized importance of allowing the brain to heal |
7 | Yes | No | Yes—conservative approach taken was due to iCon |
8 | No—season finished and did not return to training; was knocked out a few times and is going to have a year off (mainly due to studies); might return to rugby at a later date | NA | Yes—taking time off |
9 | Yes | No | Yes—graded return to sport (wouldn't have otherwise) |
10 | Yes | No—knew what to do from previous concussions | No—took decision independently; confident in management of concussion from previous concussions |
11 | Yes | No—physiotherapy for an unrelated condition | Yep, definitely |
Abbreviation: NA, not available.