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Predictors of concussion management pathway adherence in New Zealand community rugby: A prospective cohort study.

PubMed / JSAMS Plus · 2026-10-05 · By Salmon DM, Romanchuk J, Badenhorst M, et al. · JSAMS plus

A prospective cohort study examined factors influencing whether players in New Zealand community rugby followed established concussion management pathways. Researchers identified predictors of adherence and non-adherence, which has implications for clinicians including physical therapists involved in return-to-play decision-making and concussion rehabilitation. Understanding these barriers and facilitators may help guide education and protocol implementation at the community sport level.

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