Introduction of the ‘Blue Card’ Concussion Policy to Semi-Elite Australian Football: Medical Staff Experiences and Perceptions
Jacob R Msando, Gill Cowen, Sarah A Harris, Troy Kirkham, Myles C Murphy · 2024
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Jacob Msando and co-authors survey medical staff on a blue card concussion rule in semi elite Australian football, in work from twenty twenty-four. Under the rule, umpires can send a player off for a head check. The league hoped the rule would help medical teams catch concussions.
Staff from the men's and women's leagues replied at a rate near half, split among doctors, physios, and trainers. Most did not find the rule helpful and did not want it kept. Two thirds said umpires are not trained to spot concussions on field. Only a third felt fully sure in their sideline checks. Most asked for more policy teaching before each season. Ties with other staff were not much harmed by the rule.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Jacob R Msando, Gill Cowen, Sarah A Harris, Troy Kirkham, Myles C Murphy |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 29 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |