Creation of Argentina-Sports Concussion Assessment & Research Study (Arg-SCARS): study protocol

There is an urgent need for improved understanding of the relationship between repetitive sports concussion and cognitivedecline risk. The Argentina- Sports Concussion Assessment & Research Study (Arg-SCARS) explores link repetitivesports cognitive function decline in rugby players. Its objective to describe study design preliminary results concerning clinical profiles players following concussion. current paper a descriptive select characteristics symptoms identified from concussed athletes within 72 h after injury. 92 participants had average age 22.64 years been playing mean 14.72 years. 66.3% history concussions, with number concussions 1.94. reported on Post-Concussion Symptoms Scale was 5.41. symptom severity score 14.49. Acute symptoms, Beck’s Depression Inventory attentional composite were significantly predictive first 72h As conclusions it possible recognize full spectrum post-concussion related situations essential monitor recovery tailor interventions specific cases. Arg-SCARS’s findings will help understand influence head trauma progress neurological damage athletes.