Veronik Sicard, Kiarah O'Kane, Olivier Brown, Lauren Butterfield, Rachel Kardish, Esther Choi, Katherine Healey, Noah Silverberg, Andra M Smith, Gary Goldfield, Bechara J Saab, Clare Gray, Kristian Goulet, Peter Anderson, Craig Mackie, Sonja Roth, Martin Osmond, Roger Zemek, Molly Cairncross, Andrée-Anne Ledoux
BACKGROUND: The ability to cope with concussion symptoms and manage stress is an important determinant of risk for prolonged symptoms. OBJECTIVE: This open-label mixed-methods pilot study assessed the acceptability and credibility of a mindfulness-based intervention delivered through a digital therapeutic (DTx; therapeutic smartphone app) for pediatric concussion. METHODS: Participants aged 12 to 18 years were recruited from an emergency department within 48 hours of a concussion (acute cohort) or from a tertiary care clinic at least 1-month post-concussion (persisting symptoms cohort)...
2024: Digital Health