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A Multi-Modal Approach to Assessing Recovery in Youth Athletes Following Concussion
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A Collaborative Model for Return to Academics After Concussion: Athletic Training and Speech-Language Pathology
Sarah A Dachtyl1,2, Pedro Morales1
1Sahuarita Unified School District, Arizona.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|August 10, 2017
Summary
The Cognitive Return to Exertion (CoRTEx) protocol aids K-12 students with concussion recovery. Speech-language pathologists and athletic trainers collaborating ensures safe return to academics and sports.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric concussion management
- Academic reintegration strategies
- Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare
Background:
- Concussion management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
- Students need tailored academic support post-concussion.
- The role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in concussion recovery is evolving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Cognitive Return to Exertion (CoRTEx) protocol for Pre-K to 12 students.
- To emphasize the critical collaboration between speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and athletic trainers (ATs).
- To provide a model for developing academic concussion management protocols.
Main Methods:
- Description of the CoRTEx protocol.
- Highlighting the necessity of SLP-AT collaboration.
- Illustrating implementation through a case study.
Main Results:
- 165 students utilized the CoRTEx protocol between April 2014 and December 2016.
- Football, head impacts, and soccer were leading referral causes.
- Anecdotal evidence indicates CoRTEx offers valuable student and family support.
Conclusions:
- CoRTEx can serve as a template for SLPs creating academic concussion protocols.
- SLP-AT collaboration is vital for student success in academics and safe return to sport.
- Further research is recommended to establish objective data on protocol efficacy.
