Abstract
The document titled "Pull or Play? The interpretation of a novel, AI-powered on-field decision support tool" explores the development and application of the Injury Impact Severity Score (IISS)™ for assessing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), particularly in sports settings. It addresses the limitations of current assessment tools like the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and proposes a more objective approach using patient-reported data and machine learning algorithms.
Key points include:
- Background: TBIs are a significant health concern with under-reported cases and a lack of effective research. Current assessment tools like the GCS have limitations in accuracy and speed, especially in dynamic field settings.
- Objective: Develop the IISS™ as a rapid, reliable tool to aid on-field decisions about whether an athlete should continue playing or be evaluated further.
- Method: Utilized patient-reported data from the Sallie™ platform to create predictive models for critical TBI symptoms like loss of consciousness and coma. These models achieved high accuracy rates.
- Results: Identified distinct patient clusters based on severity scores, validating the IISS™ effectiveness in differentiating TBI severity.
- Discussion: Emphasizes the potential of IISS™ in enhancing TBI assessment, acknowledging the need for ongoing data refinement and user input to improve accuracy and applicability.
Overall, the IISS™ represents a significant advancement in TBI management, aiming to improve decision-making and patient outcomes in sports and potentially other high-pressure environments.
Recommended Citation
Becker, Lynne; Badilla, Dafne; Yonzon, Osho; Wu, Xiaoyu; Rocafort, Roland; Viogan, Erik PhD; and Manocha, Devansh
(2025)
"Pull or Play? The interpretation of a novel, AI-powered on-field decision support tool.,"
Journal for Sports Neuroscience: Vol. 1:
Iss.
2, Article 19.
Available at:
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/neurosports/vol1/iss2/19
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