Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Date of Degree

6-2024

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

Au.D.

Program

Audiology

Advisor

Donald Vogel

Committee Members

Dorothy DiToro

Subject Categories

Speech Pathology and Audiology

Keywords

sport-related concussions, vestibular

Abstract

Objective: This systematic review aims to analyze vestibular side effects of sport-related concussions (SRCs) based on differences such as age, gender, and/or sport when using the VOMS tool, and how audiologists may adapt practice for such individuals who have sustained SRCs.

Methods: A comprehensive search identified relevant articles using Google Scholar, ASHAWire, and other databases through the City University of New York (CUNY) Mina Rees Library website. Studies were included if SRCs were evaluated using the complete seven-item VOMS tool and had 25 or more participants. Studies were excluded if concussions were not sport-related, brain injuries were more severe than concussions, the complete VOMS was not used, and participants had pre-existing conditions such as migraines, ADHD, etc.

Results: Using the search terms “vestibular ocular motor screening” and “sport-related concussion*” in various databases, 8 articles met the criteria for this study. Each article examined male and female athletes of various ages and sports utilizing the VOMS tool to assess their vestibular symptoms following an SRC.

Discussion: Findings of the studies revealed no significant difference in vestibular symptoms based on age or the sport being played when concussions were sustained, however, females tended to have more significant symptoms than males. The vestibular symptoms from an SRC may not result in the same clinical manifestations as more common vestibular pathologies seen by audiologists, however, a quick screening tool such as the VOMS provides benefit.

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