ArticleJournal of athletic training2016
Examining Academic Support After Concussion for the Adolescent Student-Athlete: Perspectives of the Athletic Trainer.
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- Stakeholder perspectives on navigating the pediatric concussion experience: Exploring the needs for improved communication across the care continuum.NeuroRehabilitation · 2023Article
- Return to Learn ECHO: Telementoring for School Personnel to Help Children Return to School and Learning After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.The Journal of school health · 2022Article
- Barriers to and facilitators of return to learning following a sport-related concussion: Perspectives of female secondary school students.Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien · 2022Article
- Management of Concussion and Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms for Neurologists.Current neurology and neuroscience reports · 2021Review
- Assessment of Long-Term Effects of Sports-Related Concussions: Biological Mechanisms and Exosomal Biomarkers.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2020Review
- Emergency Preparedness of Secondary School Athletic Programs in Arizona.Journal of athletic training · 2019Article
- Current State of the Literature on Psychological and Social Sequelae of Sports-Related Concussion in School-Aged Children and Adolescents.Journal of experimental neuroscience · 2019Review
- Return to Learn After Sport-Related Concussion: A Survey of Secondary School and Collegiate Athletic Trainers.Journal of athletic training · 2018Article
- The Lived Experiences of Retired Collegiate Athletes With a History of 1 or More Concussions.Journal of athletic training · 2018Article
- School Nurses' Perceived Challenges With Concussion Management Procedures in the Secondary School Setting.SAGE open nursingArticle
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Abstract
contextStudent-athletes may require cognitive rest and academic support after concussion. Athletic trainers (ATs) in secondary schools are uniquely positioned to provide medical care and to collaborate with school professionals while managing concussions. However, little is known regarding return-to-learn policies and their implementation in secondary schools.
objectiveTo examine ATs' perspectives on return to learn, cognitive rest, and communication with school professionals after concussion.
designCross-sectional study.
settingWeb-based survey. PATIENTS OR OTHER
participantsA total of 1124 secondary school ATs completed the survey (28.5% response rate). The majority of participants were employed full time (752/1114 [67.5%]) in public schools (911/1117 [81.6%]). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): School and AT employment characteristics, demographics, number of concussions evaluated annually, and perceptions of school professionals' familiarity with ATs' responsibilities were independent variables.
resultsOf the ATs, 44% reported having an existing return-to-learn policy. The strongest predictor of a return-to-learn policy was frequent communication with teachers after concussion (odds ratio = 1.5; 95% confidence interval = 1.2, 1.7). Most ATs recommended complete cognitive rest (eg, no reading, television; 492/1087 [45.3%]) or limited cognitive activity based upon symptoms (391/1087 [36.0%]). Common academic accommodations were postponed due dates (789/954 [82.7%]), rest breaks (765/954 [80.2%]), and partial attendance (740/954 [77.6%]). Athletic trainers self-reported as primary monitors of health (764/1037 [73.7%]) and academic progression (359/1011 [35.5%]). The strongest predictor of ATs' communication with school professionals was their perception of school professionals' understanding of ATs' roles.
conclusionsOverall, ATs followed best practices for cognitive rest and return to learn after concussion. Although ATs are central to the management of student-athletes' physical health after concussion, school professionals may be better suited to monitor academic progress. Increased communication between the AT and school professionals is recommended to monitor recovery and facilitate academic support for symptomatic student-athletes.
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