Navigating Concussion Reporting and Player Welfare in Sports

The chapter explores the challenges of concussion reporting in sports, emphasizing the importance of cultural shifts to encourage players to self-report. It discusses the impact of stand-down periods on concussion reporting rates and the utilization of instrumented mouthguards for player welfare management. Additionally, it delves into the dynamics of balancing player safety with game continuity, highlighting potential rule changes and decision-making processes in rugby.