An evidence-based app to help identify concussion signs and manage recovery
An evidence-based app to help identify concussion signs and manage recovery
Key App Features
Concussion symptom check, incident report + return to work and school guide
Quick concussion symptom check for non-medical people
Manage return to work, school and sport using a clinically validated test
Gives relevant tasks and education to guide return to work, school, play and sport, tailored to the person in recovery
20
20% of children are affected by concussion by the age of 16 years ¹
80
80% of concussions don’t seek medical attention ²
30
30% of concussions have ongoing symptoms ¹ ³
Stats to Know
75% parents don’t recognize severity of concussion symptoms even if they were at the game – OVER 70%
42% were not managed according to recommended guidelines – OVER 40%
19% were not immediately removed from play following the head injury – 20% OR 1 IN 5
93% of parents were unaware of concussion or return to play guidelines used by their sporting organisations LESS THAN 10%
More Facts About Concussion
Nearly 80% of Australians are not aware that children who have a concussion have a higher risk of another concussion.
80% of Australians believe that someone with a concussion should be kept awake.
Nearly 40% of Australians believe that when a child is knocked unconscious they will wake up with no lasting effects.
Nearly 40% of Australians believe that concussion occurs only as a result of a blow directly to the head.
