The Concussion Recognition Tool 5th Edition (CRT5): Background and rationale

Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jun;51(11):870-871. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-097508. Epub 2017 Apr 26.

Abstract

The Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (CRT5) is the most recent revision of the Pocket Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 2 that was initially introduced by the Concussion in Sport Group in 2005. The CRT5 is designed to assist non-medically trained individuals to recognise the signs and symptoms of possible sport-related concussion and provides guidance for removing an athlete from play/sport and to seek medical attention. This paper presents the development of the CRT5 and highlights the differences between the CRT5 and prior versions of the instrument.

Keywords: Assessment; Brain Injury; Concussion; Sports.

MeSH terms

  • Athletic Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Berlin
  • Brain Concussion / diagnosis*
  • Congresses as Topic
  • Humans
  • Neuropsychological Tests*
  • Sports Medicine / methods*