Concussion SCAT Assessment Form

The Concussion SCAT Assessment Form is based on the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool, the internationally recognized standard for evaluating athletes and individuals suspected of sustaining a concussion. This comprehensive form guides clinicians through a systematic multi-component evaluation including observable signs, symptom checklist, cognitive screening with orientation and memory testing, neurological screening, and balance examination using the modified Balance Error Scoring System (BESS).

The symptom evaluation section includes a 22-item graded symptom checklist where patients rate each symptom on a severity scale from 0 to 6, providing both a total symptom count and a cumulative severity score. The cognitive assessment covers orientation questions, immediate and delayed word recall, and concentration tasks. The neurological screen documents cervical spine assessment, coordination testing, and gait evaluation, creating a thorough clinical record of the patient's post-injury status.

Essential for sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, emergency departments, urgent care centers, and concussion specialty clinics, this form supports evidence-based return-to-play and return-to-learn decision-making. It can be used for initial sideline assessment, serial monitoring during recovery, and comparison with baseline testing to guide safe and appropriate clearance for activity.