Fabian Fabiano, Michael Takagi, Nicholas Anderson, Franz E Babl, Silvia Bressan, Cathriona Clarke, Katie Davies, Gavin A Davis, Kevin Dunne, Stephen Hearps, Vera Ignjatovic, Vanessa C Rausa, Marc Seal, Vicki Anderson
OBJECTIVE: Using a biopsychosocial framework and the three-factor fatigue model, we aimed to (1) plot recovery of fatigue over the 3 months following paediatric concussion and (2) explore factors associated with persisting fatigue during the first 3 months postconcussion. METHODS: 240 children and adolescents aged 5-18 years (M=11.64, SD=3.16) completed assessments from time of injury to 3 months postinjury. Separate linear mixed effects models were conducted for child and parent ratings on the PedsQL-Multidimensional Fatigue Scale to plot recovery across domains (General, Cognitive, Sleep/Rest) and Total fatigue, from 1 week to 3 months postinjury...
September 12, 2023: British Journal of Sports Medicine