@article{ref1,
title="Concussion symptoms and temporary accommodations using a student-centered return to learn care plan",
journal="NeuroRehabilitation",
year="2021",
author="Philipson, Erik B. and Gause, Emma and Conrick, Kelsey M. and Erickson, Scott and Muma, Amy and Liu, Zhinan and Ayyagari, Rajiv C. and Vavilala, Monica S.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Many students return to school after concussion with symptoms but without formal support. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: To examine concussion symptoms and temporary academic accommodations during school use of a four-week student-centered return to learn (RTL) care plan. <br><br>METHODS: Five public high schools used the RTL care plan and contributed student-level data after student report of concussion. Data on concussion symptoms, temporary academic accommodations corresponding to reported symptoms, and accommodations provided during RTL care plan use were examined. <br><br>RESULTS: Of 115 students, 55%used the RTL care plan for three (34%) or four (21%) weeks. Compared to students whose symptoms resolve within the first two weeks, students who used the RTL care plan for three or four weeks reported more unique symptoms (P = 0.038), higher total severity score (P = 0.005), and higher average severity per symptom (P = 0.007) at week one. Overall, 1,127 weekly accommodations were provided. While least reported, emotional symptoms received corresponding accommodations most often (127/155 reports: 82%of occurrences). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Use of an RTL care plan can facilitate the RTL of students with a concussion and may aid in the identification of students who are in need of longer-term support.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1053-8135",
doi="10.3233/NRE-210182",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/NRE-210182"
}