Publications by authors named "H Seward"
Objective: To examine gender differences in Australian football (AF)-related concussion presentations to EDs in regional Australia.
Methods: A prospective observational study of patients presenting to 1 of the 10 EDs in Western Victoria, Australia, with an AF-related concussion was conducted. Patients were part of a larger study investigating AF injuries over a complete AF season, including pre-season training and practice matches.
Objectives: Investigate the characteristics of wrist, hand and finger (WHF) injuries in Australian footballers presenting to EDs and determine if injury profiles differed between females and males, and between children and adults.
Methods: In this prospective observational study that took place during an entire football season, patients attended 1 of 10 EDs in Victoria, Australia with a WHF injury sustained while playing Australian football. Data were extracted from patient medical records by trained researchers.
Objective: Investigate the economic consequences of injuries to female Australian footballers from a health sector and societal perspective.
Methods: This prospective observational study invited 242 females to complete an online questionnaire 3-6 months following an Australian football injury which involved presentation to an ED in Victoria, Australia. The questionnaire inquired regarding healthcare use, time off work, return to playing football and extent of recovery following injury.
Objectives: To compare injury-profiles of females and males presenting to Emergency Departments (EDs) with an Australian Football injury.
Design: Prospective observational study.
Methods: All patients presenting to one of 10 EDs in Victoria, Australia, with an Australian Football injury were included in the study.