The knowledge and attitude concerning sport-related concussion among coaches: A survey study.
Thaer Manaseer, Saad M Al-Nassan, Akef M Taifour
PMID 38322656WHAT IT FOUND
Most Jordanian sports coaches in this survey had low knowledge of concussion and attitudes that did not match safety guidelines.
They struggled most with return-to-play protocols and symptom recognition. Coaches who had received concussion training showed better knowledge, suggesting targeted education could improve sideline safety.
Key findings
01The median knowledge score was 4 out of 10, with 60% of coaches demonstrating a low level of knowledge about concussion.
02Attitude scores were generally unfavourable, with a median of 30 out of 40, indicating attitudes less consistent with current practice guidelines.
03There was no significant correlation between the level of knowledge and attitudes towards concussion.
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What it does not show
The study used a convenience sample, so the results may not represent all coaches in Jordan. The Arabic version of the questionnaire was translated and face-validated but not formally validated for reliability and validity in this population, which introduces potential measurement bias. The sample was predominantly male (78%), limiting generalizability to female coaches. The cross-sectional design cannot determine if knowledge or attitudes lead to actual changes in coaching behaviour or patient outcomes.
Declared interests
The authors declare that this research received no funding from any public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
The easy way to misread this
Do not assume that providing coaches with more factual knowledge will automatically improve their attitudes or behaviour. The study found no significant correlation between knowledge and attitude scores, meaning coaches can know the correct facts but still hold unsafe attitudes about managing concussion.