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Helmet Design in Relation to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Football Players
University of West Florida Libraries
Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, Research presentations (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 11/2024)
11/2024
Abstract
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disorder linked to repeated head impacts, commonly observed in football players. CTE, which causes symptoms like memory loss and cognitive decline, can only be diagnosed posthumously, raising concerns about athlete safety. Studies indicate that helmeted sports, particularly football, account for 85.6% of sports-related concussions, highlighting the potential for protective equipment improvements (Boltz et al., 2024). Advanced helmet designs, such as those with liquid shock absorbers, have shown a 33% reduction in head impacts compared to standard helmets (Cecchi et al., 2023). Research supports advancing helmet technology to better protect players and address public health concerns in contact sports.
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- Title
- Helmet Design in Relation to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Football Players
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Event
- Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, Research presentations (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 11/2024)
- Contributors
- Rebecca D Toothaker (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- mp4
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380586996506600
- Academic Unit
- BSN Virtual Student Scholarly Poster Showcase; School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English
- Course Name
- Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice; NUR 4169