Academic outcomes and accommodations following adolescent sport-related concussion: a pilot study

Concussion

Erin Selci¹  Adrian Rozbacher¹  Michael Ellis²  Stephanie Chu²  Kelly Russell² 

[1] Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada;;1Department of Pediatrics &

关键词: academic outcomes;    concussion;    adolescents;    school;   

DOI  :  10.2217/cnc-2017-0009

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine academic achievement, absenteeism and school accommodations following adolescent sport-related concussion (SRC). Methods: A case-series was conducted among grade 8–12 students who suffered an SRC. The primary outcomes were change in pre- and post-concussion overall, core report card grade point average (GPA) and absenteeism due to concussion. The most helpful school accommodations were tabulated. Results: Pre- and post-concussion GPA was obtained from 33 students – 16 (48%) developed persistent post-concussion symptoms (symptoms lasting >4 weeks). There was no significant difference in pre- and post-concussion grades among students with a SRC for overall (p = 0.75) or core (p = 0.56) GPA. The median number of missed school days was 4 (interquartile range [IQR]: 2–8). Allowing for physical and cognitive rest was identified as the most helpful accommodation (30%). Conclusion: Larger studies should investigate the role that school accommodations and development of persistent post-concussion symptoms have on academic outcomes.

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