Our data suggests that the pediatric population mirrors certain socioeconomic disparities seen in literature and in the adult population in this concussion management network. Analysis implies that adherence to treatment for sport-related concussion and other mechanisms of injury follows stated socioeconomic and geographic lines. The high rate of compliance for very rural populations suggests that these populations would likely benefit from opportunities for more immediate care to prevent sequelae.
There are opportunities to further reach special populations who would expressly benefit from early and consistent specialized concussion care. Ongoing research should emphasize the inequities in specialized neurological care and identify opportunities to provide excellent care to all children.