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Standardized Post Concussion Care

The GP Assessment and Management of Concussion Pathway is facilitated by the innovative “Heads Up” App and this website.

These allow families to monitor their recovery and access useful tips for recovery. 

See below for evidence-based information, forms, and documents useful in the assessment and management of paediatric concussion.

Advice for Healthcare Professionals

Diagnosis

Interventions

Diagnosis

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Initial assessments and information about the GP Assessment and Management of Concussion Pathway

Prognosis

Interventions

Diagnosis

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Risk groups for prolonged symptoms

Interventions

Interventions

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Management of 

Common Post-Concussion Symptoms

Useful forms and templates

GP Assessment and Management of Concussion Pathway (pdf)Download
Concussion Evaluation checklist (PACE) (pdf)Download
Sports Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT5) (pdf)Download
Child SCAT5 (ages 5 - 12) (pdf)Download
Post-Concussion Symptom Inventory - Parent (pdf)Download
Post-Concussion Symptom Inventory - Adolescent (pdf)Download
Post-Concussion Symptom Inventory - Child (5-12) (pdf)Download
Return to sport letter template (pdf)Download
Return to school letter template (pdf)Download

Compliance with CDC Recommendations

 The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children was released in November 2018. The Heads Up App and QPRS Mild TBI and Complex Concussion Clinic follows these recommendations and provides easy to use tools and links to local services.

Read the CDC guidelines


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