About Us

Overview

The Repercussion Group brings together researchers, clinicians, people personally affected by concussion, and their families from across the globe. Our common goal is to promote open and informed discussion, which weighs the evidence and considers alternative perspectives. We believe that research needs to be driven by patients, players, and their families to help us understand what is actually going on. We do not propose to prove a particular view – in fact, we often disagree with each other which is our strength. Our aim is to ensure we ask the right questions to help us understand more about concussion so we can educate and improve the well-being of future generations.

In the Repercussions Group:

- the role of patients and caregivers is to provide the areas of most importance that affect their lives as a result of having sustained a brain injury.

- the role of clinicians is to ensure that we consider the medical implications of the research and are guided by the medical principle of “first do no harm.”

- the role of scientists is to advise on interpreting research evidence, highlight areas where there are knowledge gaps, and listen to clinicians and advocates about what research is needed.

- the role of advocates is to ensure the discussion is patient, player, and family-centered so that we are discussing the areas of most importance to those at risk. Furthermore, it is crucial that advocates appreciate the intricacies of research in order to interpret research evidence accurately.

In Summary

We are all equal partners who take away key points from our discussions to advance the work that we do in our individual roles.

We aim to operate and live in the grey areas to ensure we remain open to learning from what the evidence tells us.