Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool Application in a Pediatric Concussion Clinic.

BACKGROUND

Traditional concussion symptom scales do not assess function. We piloted a mobile app-based assessment that aims to measure the functional impact of symptoms.

METHODS

Patients with concussion completed the Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool and traditional symptom scales postinjury.

RESULTS

Linear regression assessed the predictive value of the Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool symptom number and function rating compared to scores on 2 traditional symptom scales across 4 symptom domains. The mobile app symptom number predicted scores on traditional symptom scales across domains. The rating score predicted traditional scale scores in 2 domains. The mobile health tool did not predict recovery.

DISCUSSION: This mobile health concussion symptom assessment may measure the functional impact of symptoms, though further study is needed.