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Academic outcomes and accommodations following adolescent sport-related concussion: a pilot study
Kelly Russell1,2,3,1,2,3, Erin Selci1,2,1,2, Stephanie Chu1,2,1,2
1Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Aim:
The purpose of this study was to examine academic achievement, absenteeism and school accommodations following adolescent sport-related concussion (SRC).
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.
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%).
Conclusion:
Larger studies should investigate the role that school accommodations and development of persistent post-concussion symptoms have on academic outcomes.
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