Risk Factors Associated With Persisting Symptoms After Concussion in Adults in the Emergency Department

Key Points

• The study aims to identify risk factors associated with persisting symptoms after concussion in adults visiting the emergency department.
• Evaluated adults presenting with concussion in the emergency department
• Analyzed variables associated with persisting symptoms at 1 month
• Assessed time to recovery related to identified risk factors
• Up to 30% of individuals reported persisting symptoms after concussion
• Specific risk factors correlated with prolonged recovery times were identified