We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for SCOAT6 (Sub-acute & Office Follow-up).
SCOAT6 (Sub-acute and Office Follow-up)
Office Assessment Protocol
Sub-acute Follow-up (3d – 3wk)
Time Post-Injury
Symptom Severity
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Multi-Domain Review
The SCOAT6 is designed to identify "Delayed Recovery" patterns. It integrates symptom tracking with mental health, sleep hygiene, and cervical/vestibular screening to guide office-based rehabilitation.
Key Management Target
Sleep HygieneMental HealthVisual RehabCervical PT
SCOAT6 is a clinical evaluation framework, not a diagnostic score. It guides the multidisciplinary management plan for complex concussion recovery.
Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
When to Use
When to Use
Evaluation of athletes in the sub-acute phase of concussion (72 hours to 30+ days).
Designed for the office or clinical setting by licensed healthcare professionals.
Monitoring recovery trajectory and determining needs for targeted rehabilitation.
Transition from SCAT6
While the SCAT6 is for acute sideline/immediate triage, the SCOAT6 is more comprehensive and designed for serial (repeated) clinical follow-up during recovery.