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Systems Analysis of the Neuroinflammatory and Hemodynamic Response to Traumatic Brain Injury
Published on: May 27, 2022
Parent perceptions of school-based support for students with traumatic brain injuries
Susan Davies Gfroerer1, Shari L Wade, Michelle Wu
1The University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469-0530, USA. gfroersd@notes.udayton.edu
Primary Objective:
To determine whether parents believe schools provided necessary support to their children who sustained traumatic brain injuries.
Research Design:
Interview, to determine parent perceptions.
Methods And Procedure:
Sixty-six primary caregivers of school-age children who experienced a TBI within the previous 2 years were interviewed regarding what types of special support were needed by and provided for their children during the 3 months immediately following school re-entry. They then rated how difficult it was to obtain support or services from the school and how satisfied they were with the support or services.
Main Outcomes And Results:
The majority of participants did not perceive the need for school-based services, even when the injury was severe. Almost all students whose parents perceived a need for an adjusted schedule were granted that accommodation, but few students received school-based counselling or behavioural support.
Conclusions:
Results indicated that participants perceived relatively few school-based supports, particularly given the actual academic, behavioural and social challenges experienced by children who have sustained a TBI. Schools and hospitals must take steps to ensure appropriate post-head injury support services.
