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. 2017 Apr;52(4):339–349. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-52.2.13

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.