Last year, our Plug-in Influencers helped app developers understand the needs of older people, influencing development to help make the app as user friendly and easy to navigate as possible. The app is now live and contributing to improving outcomes for people with a concussion.
We are proud to be a key partner in the Australian Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (AUS-mTBI) study; a national endeavour that is developing an online tool to improve care and recovery for people who suffer a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or concussion. While most people recover fully within a few days or weeks after a concussion injury, for some, the recovery process may be longer. A major problem is that there is currently no way to predict how long recovery will take.
The AUS-mTBI study will identify what predicts recovery after concussion by analysing data collected through the AUS-mTBI part of the Headcheck app, an evidence-based concussion management app which can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play – or accessed via the web-based platform at https://app.headcheck.com.au/home.
In the event of a head injury, HeadCheck can help to recognise and assist in the management of any suspected concussion, for both adults and children. By clicking on the link to the AUS-mTBI study in HeadCheck, and participating in this research, you can help improve care and outcomes for others who get a concussion in the future. Participants will also be able to get guidance on their recovery through a unique symptom tracking tool.
To thank participants for completing the study, they will go into a draw with the chance to win one of five Visa gift cards see the AUS-mTBI website for details
The AUS-mTBI study is being led by John Curtin Distinguished Professor Melinda Fitzgerald. Project partners include Curtin University, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Monash University, Edith Cowan University, The Queensland Brain Institute, Griffith University, The University of Sydney, Deakin University, the National Imaging Facility, brain injury organisation Synapse Australia Limited, and software company Curve Tomorrow.
If you have any questions or would like further information about the AUS-mTBI study, please visit the AUS-mTBI website or email the study team on ausmtbi@gmail.com.
