Perceptions of Concussion Symptom Self-Reporting and Removal from Play in a Rugby Club’s Junior Programs: Recommendations for Shared Responsibility

Alison Doherty; Annette Greenhow; Parissa Safai

Perceptions of Concussion Symptom Self-Reporting and Removal from Play in a Rugby Club’s Junior Programs: Recommendations for Shared Responsibility

Alison Doherty^*, Annette Greenhow, Parissa Safai

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This in-depth case study provides a window into the perceptions of junior players, their parents, coaches and leaders in one rugby club regarding concussion symptom self-reporting and removal of youth participants from play. The findings provide insight to common and contrasting views within a community sport club around this aspect of safe sport, with implications and recommendations for ensuring shared responsibility for effective concussion management.

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Publication status	Published - 5 Nov 2025

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Two Sports, Two Systems, One Goal: A Comparative Study of Concussion Policies and Practices of the Australian Football League and Hockey Canada
Greenhow, A. & Doherty, A., 6 Jul 2021, In: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 3, 672895.
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Doherty, A., Greenhow, A., & Safai, P. (2025). Perceptions of Concussion Symptom Self-Reporting and Removal from Play in a Rugby Club’s Junior Programs: Recommendations for Shared Responsibility. Sport Information Resource Centre . https://sirc.ca/articles/perceptions-of-concussion-symptom-self-reporting-and-removal-from-play-in-a-rugby-clubs-junior-programs-recommendations-for-shared-responsibility/

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