Wills S M, Leathem J M
School of Psychology, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Brain Inj. 2001 Jul;15(7):645-8. doi: 10.1080/02699050010010502.
A basic premise underlying sound methodological research is that it is based on constructs that have a sound operational definition. Failure to do so impedes comparison with other relevant literature. In sports-related brain injury research, the varied criteria and inconsistent use of the term 'concussion' and its interchangeability with other generic terms such as mild/minor head injury, and mild brain injury exemplifies such a situation. This paper will background the issues involved and provide rationale to support a call for tightening the use of terminology in the area.
可靠的方法学研究的一个基本前提是，它基于具有可靠操作定义的概念。若不这样做，就会妨碍与其他相关文献进行比较。在与运动相关的脑损伤研究中，“脑震荡”一词的各种标准和不一致的使用，以及它与其他通用术语（如轻度/轻微头部损伤和轻度脑损伤）的互换性，就是这种情况的例证。本文将介绍所涉及的问题，并提供理由支持在该领域收紧术语使用的呼吁。
