TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Academic outcomes and accommodations following adolescent sport-related concussion: a pilot study
JO  - Concussion
A1  - Russell, Kelly
A1  - Selci, Erin
A1  - Chu, Stephanie
A1  - Rozbacher, Adrian
A1  - Ellis, Michael
SP  - CNC51
EP  - CNC51
VL  - 2
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2056-3299
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cnc-2017-0009
ID  - ref1
ER  -