When it comes to sport-related concussions, the best progress is made when multiple stakeholders have a voice: athletes, families, coaches, and clinicians. A new study, “Engaging children, young adults, and other partners to identify priorities for sport related concussion research,” highlights how “co-production,” i.e., working side by side with those directly affected, grounds concussion research in real-life experiences.
Why This Matters for You
Concussion providers, as in other fields, are moving toward care that puts patients first. EyeBOX aligns with this shift by removing the uncertainty from concussion diagnosis and using FDA-cleared eye-tracking results that support clinical expertise. EyeBOX delivers objective data quickly, to support more accurate diagnosis – benefiting both the provider and patient.
4 Key Takeaways from the Study
- Co-Production benefits the system: Effective conversations happen when patients, parents, and coaches are included.
- Education empowers: When families understand research tools, these tools are more beneficial to patients.
- Collaboration elevates relevance: Priorities shaped by lived experiences reflect real-world needs.
Concussion care is at its best when research, clinical tools, and patient voices come together. EyeBOX contributes to this by bringing objective science to the table, while respecting the lived experiences of patients.