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Concussion response and recovery in men and women’s rugby union: A reflexive thematic analysis of player interviews

Freja Petrie, Kelly Mackintosh Orcid Logo, Chelsea Starbuck Orcid Logo, Elisabeth Williams Orcid Logo, Melitta McNarry Orcid Logo

PLOS ONE, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, Start page: e0296646

Swansea University Authors: Freja Petrie, Kelly Mackintosh Orcid Logo, Chelsea Starbuck Orcid Logo, Elisabeth Williams Orcid Logo, Melitta McNarry Orcid Logo

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Numerous concussion-management protocols have been developed in rugby, though little is known about player’s personal experiences of concussion. Specifically, research typically refers to clinical recovery, with social and psychological sequelae post-concussion gaining little attention. This study a...

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