Table 3

Bivariable and multivariable negative binomial regression models for the association between VOMS test symptom provocation and recovery time (days) from a sport-related concussion in a clinic-based sample of paediatric patients, 2017–2020

CrudeAge adjustedFully adjusted
VOMS domainβ (SE)P valueβ (SE)P valueβ (SE)P value
Males
Ocular motor
 Smooth pursuits0.09 (0.02)<0.0010.09 (0.02)<0.0010.08 (0.02)<0.001
 Saccades—horizontal0.06 (0.01)<0.0010.06 (0.01)<0.0010.06 (0.01)<0.001
 Saccades—vertical0.06 (0.01)<0.0010.06 (0.01)<0.0010.05 (0.01)<0.001
 Convergence0.03 (0.01)<0.0010.03 (0.01)<0.0010.02 (0.01)<0.001
Vestibular
 Ocular reflex—horizontal0.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)<0.001
 Ocular reflex—vertical0.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)<0.001
 Motor sensitivity0.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)<0.001
Females
Ocular motor
 Smooth pursuits0.05 (0.02)0.0060.05 (0.02)0.0060.05 (0.02)0.01
 Saccades—horizontal0.04 (0.01)0.0030.04 (0.01)0.0020.04 (0.01)0.003
 Saccades—vertical0.04 (0.01)0.0020.04 (0.01)0.0010.04 (0.01)0.005
 Convergence0.02 (0.01)0.020.02 (0.01)0.030.02 (0.01)0.08
Vestibular
 Ocular reflex—horizontal0.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)0.0010.04 (0.01)0.001
 Ocular reflex—vertical0.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)<0.001
 Motor sensitivity0.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)<0.0010.04 (0.01)<0.001
  • VOMS, vestibular and ocular motor screening.