Football-Specific On-Pitch Concussion Assessment Protocol—International Consensus Recommendations

FOCUS provided a standardized, evidence-informed protocol for the on-pitch assessment of a suspected concussion during football match play, addressing a critical gap in player health and safety. Adoption of FOCUS has the potential to harmonize concussion management globally; however, implementation feasibility and diagnostic accuracy require further evaluation.

Corresponding Author: Kerry Peek, PhD, Federation Internationale de Football Association, FIFA Strasse 20, PO Box 8044, Zurich, Switzerland (kerry.peek@fifa.org).

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