Grant: Knowledge Translation Supplement

There are an estimated 300,000 sports-related concussions each year in the USA, and this estimate is likely low, as many athletes and coaches often fail to recognize concussion, particularly when there is no loss of consciousness. Concussions often lead to neuropsychological dysfunctions that affect memory, attention and executive functions, with symptoms which can last anywhere from one month to two years, and that can significantly interfere with everyday activities. Dr. Dave Ellemberg has extensively evaluated the effects of concussion in athletes and on children In this grant, we will create 2 videos: one for patients and the other for healthcare practitioners to translate the knowledge derived from CIHR-funded research on concussion, in the course of which we will highlight some of the long term implications of failing to diagnose concussion, and failing to allow for proper recovery. The videos will be disseminated through many multimedia platforms through Insidermedicine: insidermedicine.com, google news, iTunes/iPhone/iPad, and the InsidermedicineTV network.