Interpreting Change in Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-5th Edition (SCAT5) Scores in National Rugby League Women’s Premiership Players

Abstract Background The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT) is a multimodal, evidence-based tool designed for repeat administration at baseline, pre-season and/ or for post-injury assessments, following a sport related concussion. Repeat administration of concussion assessment tools requires cli...

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Published in:	Sports Medicine - Open
Main Authors:	Shreya McLeod, Douglas P. Terry, Andrew J. Gardner, Grant L. Iverson
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Brain concussion Reliability Baseline Women Rugby league Head injuries
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-025-00896-9

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