What is HeadCheck?

HeadCheck is an evidence-based app to help identify concussion signs and manage recovery

It is designed by world-leading experts in collaboration with the AFL

HeadCheck gives advice on the need for medical treatment and a personalised plan for recovery

It also provides education and specific tasks to aid symptom management

How it Works

Both iOS and Android download is available.

Step 1: Download HeadCheck

For yourself or someone else. Skip to Step 5 (Recovery) if medical assistance already received.

Step 2: Complete Concussion Check

To help personalise the recovery phase.

Step 3: Complete Incident Details

To compare current symptoms to your baseline level before the injury.

Step 4: Complete Symptom Checklist

You will be given daily notifications with tasks to complete towards recovery.

Step 5: Complete Daily Tasks

End recovery once all tasks are completed.

Step 6: Complete Recovery

Evidence-Based

Based on Concussion In Sport Group international consensus statement guidelines, validated tools, and current clinical best practice.

Personalised

Relevant tasks and education are given to guide return to work, school, play, and sport, tailored to the person in recovery.

Accessible

Users and stakeholders
were engaged throughout
app development to make the app accessible to all in the community.

Data-driven

De-identified data helps establish concussion incidence in the community, symptom severity & duration, and geographic ‘hotspots’.

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