#19: What Effects Neurocognitive Functions That Come With A Concussion? — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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#19: What Effects Neurocognitive Functions That Come With A Concussion?

Name: Jordan Wiles
Major: Allied Health Science
Hometown: Rolling Meadows
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Type of research: Senior thesis

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effects of concussions on neurocognitive function. This study aims to understand both the short- and long-term consequences of concussions, identify risk factors, and create specialized management plans through various studies and evaluations.

Methods: A secondary research study was used to examine sports-related concussions, focusing on observational and retrospective methods. The data collected and gathered from previous PubMed and Google Scholar studies from 2014 to the present are verifiable. Relevant findings were identified through data analysis using numerical data.

Results: Significant findings on the effects of concussions on neurocognitive performance across demographic groups were revealed by the data that was gathered. Males with similar histories of injuries showed worse motor skills, particularly in processing speed and reaction time, while females with numerous concussions demonstrated stronger verbal memory. Particularly in some sports, female NCAA athletes showed higher overall rates of concussions and required longer recovery periods. The long-term impacts included substantial changes in white matter, regional blood flow patterns, and mild to severe cognitive impairments. In addition, a strong connection was found between ADHD and the frequency of concussions in athletes.

Conclusion: This study explains the complicated relationship between neurocognitive functioning and concussions in a broad range of demographic variables. The results emphasize the need for gender-specific concussion management strategies. The study also highlights the need for focused interventions and preventive measures and the long-term cognitive effects of concussions. To improve our understanding of these complex connections and create effective preventive methods for the negative impact of concussions on neurocognitive health, additional research is necessary in the future.

Keywords: Concussion, Neurocognitive function, Gender differences, Athletes, Long-term outcomes, Cognitive impairment Rehabilitation, Prevention strategies, Demographic factors

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