An International Exploration of the Effect of Media Portrayals of Postconcussion Management on Concussion Identification in the General Public

Background: Concussion portrayal in media broadcasts of sporting events may contribute to lack of public understanding regarding concussion. Methods: In total, 828 participants from Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom completed a questionnaire assessing concussion knowledge. Participants were randomly assigned to either receive sports return-to-play (RTP) guideline information (RTP group) or not (no-RTP group). Participants viewed 12...