ArticleJournal of safety research2019
From the CDC: A qualitative study of middle and high school professionals' experiences and views on concussion: Identifying opportunities to support the return to school process.
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- Parent-Reported Academic Outcomes After a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Pediatric Population.The Journal of school health · 2025Article
- Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity in the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Content Analysis of Research Underlying Clinical Guidelines.Journal of neurotrauma · 2023Article
- Concussion Recovery in Children and Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Parents' Experiences.The Journal of school health · 2022Article
- Return to Learn: Preferences of College Educators When Receiving Concussion Medical Notes.Neurotrauma reports · 2022Article
- Educator perspectives on concussion management in the college classroom: a grounded theory introduction to collegiate return-to-learn.BMJ open · 2021Article
- Concussion Among Children in the United States General Population: Incidence and Risk Factors.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Article
- US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention'sHealth education journal · 2020Article
- Developing a Comprehensive, Interdisciplinary Concussion Program.Health services insights · 2020Article
- Making Headway for Discussions About Concussions: Experiences of Former High School and Collegiate Student-Athletes.Frontiers in neurology · 2019Article
- Slipping Through the Cracks? Concussion Management in Aotearoa New Zealand Secondary Schools.The Journal of school healthArticle
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Abstract
introductionCurrent research recommends that students returning to school after a concussion should receive a return to school plan that is tailored to their individual symptoms. School professionals play important roles in designing and implementing the supports outlined in return to school plans.
methodsThis qualitative study explored middle and high school professionals' experiences with concussion, particularly their knowledge and perceptions of the injury and their experience with supporting students with concussion. Six focus groups were conducted with two to four school professionals per group, including two groups of teachers, two groups of school psychologists and counselors, and two groups of school nurses. Findings were coded into four categories: (a) challenges with identifying a concussion; (b) strategies for communicating with students about concussion; (c) barriers to implementing return to learn plans; and (d) establishing a collaborative school support team.
resultsSchool professionals who participated in the focus groups were knowledgeable about concussion and the importance of helping their student recover. Participants also understood the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of concussion and communicating with students and parents about this injury. However, the study participants reported various challenges related to concussion identification and management, including the perceived validity of concussion symptom reporting by students. A team-based approach was mentioned across all groups as the preferred method for school-based concussion management for students.
conclusionSchool professionals in this study were eager to address concussion in their schools, but desire guidance on how to overcome social norms around concussion identification and reporting. In addition, there is a need for consistent use of written instructions from healthcare providers to help guide return to learn (RTL) accommodations. Practical applications: The findings from this study can help inform the integration of concussion, and other health, management plans in schools.
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