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ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2022

School performance in youth after a concussion.

Carol A DeMatteo, Josephine Jakubowski, Sarah Randall, Kathy Stazyk, Chia-Yu Lin, Rebecca Yakubov

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Article in Frontiers in sports and active living, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Carol A DeMatteoSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Josephine JakubowskiCanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Sarah RandallSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Kathy StazykSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Chia-Yu LinCanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Rebecca YakubovCanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to identify school problems and levels of cognitive activity in youths aged 5-18 years with a concussion during the recovery stages of return to school (RTS). Study Design: In a prospective cohort, participants completed in-person assessments at three time points: First Visit Post-injury, Symptom Resolution Visit, and Follow-Up Visit. These time points varied based on the participants' recovery progress. The post-concussion symptom scale (PCSS) and a cognitive activity scale were completed every 2 days until symptom resolution was achieved. Participants and their parents completed a school questionnaire detailing how their concussion had impacted their school learning/performance and their level of concern about their injury as well as the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT). Results: Sixty-three percent ( Conclusions: This study identified that 50% of youth experienced school problems at the First Visit Post-injury, whereas only 18% reported school problems at the Follow-Up Visit. There is a significant difference in the perception of school problems reported by youth and their parents at different stages of recovery. The amount and complexity of cognitive activity increased with decreasing symptoms and increasing RTS stage. Findings can guide youth with a concussion and their parents in supporting a cautious return to school with accommodations. Healthcare providers and researchers can use this knowledge to better support youth in their return to school and understand the importance of gathering information from youth and their parents to gain the best insight into recovery.

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brain injurychildren and youthpediatric concussionreturn to activityreturn to schoolschool performance

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PMCPMC9813779

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