%0 Journal Article
%T Academic outcomes and accommodations following adolescent sport-related concussion: a pilot study
%J Concussion
%D 2017
%A Russell, Kelly
%A Selci, Erin
%A Chu, Stephanie
%A Rozbacher, Adrian
%A Ellis, Michael
%V 2
%N 4
%P CNC51-CNC51
%X AIM: The purpose of this study was to examine academic achievement, absenteeism and school accommodations following adolescent sport-related concussion (SRC). <br><br>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. <br><br>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%). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Larger studies should investigate the role that school accommodations and development of persistent post-concussion symptoms have on academic outcomes.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Future Medicine
%@ 2056-3299
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cnc-2017-0009