Download or read book A Case Study Examing Student athletes Returning to the Classroom After Suffering a Concussion mild Traumatic Brain Injury written by Sheila Jackson Benton and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore how a student-athlete suffering a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury copes academically in a high school environment. This case study sought to answer the question of how these student-athletes cope with their return to the classroom and are affected academically, physically, socially, and emotionally from multiple perspectives. Guiding this instrumental case study was an analytic generalization of the theory of planned behavior, social norm theory, Bandura’s social learning cognition theory, and the theory of mind. This bounded case study included one participant who had suffered a concussion and was returning to a high school educational environment in South Carolina. In addition to the case study participant, data were collected from teachers, family, friends, coach, school nurse, and others who were involved during the student’s concussion recovery. This data were collected through interviews, documentation, journaling, and focus groups. Data analysis includes coding for themes and triangulation of data to establish trustworthiness through credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability. The results of this case study revealed how the student was affected by her concussion in all areas researched: physical, academic, social, and emotional. The findings demonstrate the need for support as concussed student-athletes return to the classroom through better communication with all involved in the return to learn process, homebound instruction, and continuous reassessment of concussion protocols. Additionally, cognitive assessments should be developed to assist in determining timing for concussed students to return to the learning environment.
Download or read book Return To Classroom written by Christian Kaschak and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), often called concussions, are a growing concern for children, adolescents, and all athletes participating in contact sports, as studies show that the damage caused by a brain injury can be more serious and have a longer lasting impact than first thought. Recent lawsuits involving professional athletes have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements and new guidelines for returning a concussed athlete to sport (Strachan 2015). However, little attention has been paid to the effect of concussions on a student-athlete's return to academics. This preliminary study of Grade Point Averages (GPA) from a cohort of 26 Penn State Division I varsity student-athletes shows that mTBI has a significant impact (p=0.03) on GPA. Specifically, it was observed that despite a change in study habits and increase in study time, there was an average decrease of 0.25 (on a 4.0 scale) in GPA from the semester prior to mTBI compared to the semester of injury. The student-athletes' GPAs tended to rebound the semester following mTBI, but the trend showed that the GPAs did not quite return to pre-concussive levels. All subjects were cleared to return to play 7-10 days post injury, but it can take more than twice that amount of time to return to school (Master 2012). Hence, return to play does not equate to return to academic rigor, and ignoring this fact with premature return to school could lead to compounding effects, longer lasting impacts, and increased deficits in not only the student-athletes current grades, but also their lives beyond sport.
Download or read book Sports Related Concussions in Youth written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past decade, few subjects at the intersection of medicine and sports have generated as much public interest as sports-related concussions - especially among youth. Despite growing awareness of sports-related concussions and campaigns to educate athletes, coaches, physicians, and parents of young athletes about concussion recognition and management, confusion and controversy persist in many areas. Currently, diagnosis is based primarily on the symptoms reported by the individual rather than on objective diagnostic markers, and there is little empirical evidence for the optimal degree and duration of physical rest needed to promote recovery or the best timing and approach for returning to full physical activity. Sports-Related Concussions in Youth: Improving the Science, Changing the Culture reviews the science of sports-related concussions in youth from elementary school through young adulthood, as well as in military personnel and their dependents. This report recommends actions that can be taken by a range of audiences - including research funding agencies, legislatures, state and school superintendents and athletic directors, military organizations, and equipment manufacturers, as well as youth who participate in sports and their parents - to improve what is known about concussions and to reduce their occurrence. Sports-Related Concussions in Youth finds that while some studies provide useful information, much remains unknown about the extent of concussions in youth; how to diagnose, manage, and prevent concussions; and the short- and long-term consequences of concussions as well as repetitive head impacts that do not result in concussion symptoms. The culture of sports negatively influences athletes' self-reporting of concussion symptoms and their adherence to return-to-play guidance. Athletes, their teammates, and, in some cases, coaches and parents may not fully appreciate the health threats posed by concussions. Similarly, military recruits are immersed in a culture that includes devotion to duty and service before self, and the critical nature of concussions may often go unheeded. According to Sports-Related Concussions in Youth, if the youth sports community can adopt the belief that concussions are serious injuries and emphasize care for players with concussions until they are fully recovered, then the culture in which these athletes perform and compete will become much safer. Improving understanding of the extent, causes, effects, and prevention of sports-related concussions is vitally important for the health and well-being of youth athletes. The findings and recommendations in this report set a direction for research to reach this goal.
Download or read book An Examination of concussion management for student athletes in higher education written by Jennifer L. Herrick and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concussions have become more prevalent in collegiate athletics in the past decade. For this reason, it is an important topic for discussion (Covassin, Swanik, & Sachs, 2003). Literature gives several definitions that one may use when defining this mild traumatic brain injury (Covassin, Moran, & Wilhelm, 2013; Kreck, 2014). In addition, literature discusses several signs and symptoms that are associated with this injury along with return to play guidelines (Covassin, Moran & Wilhelm, 2013). However, there are no universal guidelines for returning to the classroom or the amount of time an athlete should rest cognitively. There is material with suggestions for assisting students when a concussion occurs in sport, but research is constant as concussions are ever-changing (Laubscher, Digjkstra, Strydom & Peters, 2010). Secondary school systems may benefit by educating athletic personnel involved during the concussion process. Included may be coaches, staff, faculty, administration, and also student-athletes. Looking forward a concussion management program helps there to be a smooth transition back to daily functions for the student-athlete. In chapter three and Appendices A & B, a program for implementation is found. This includes an outline, questions for surveying, and recommendations for future research.
Download or read book Concussions in Athletics written by Eric E. Hall and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eric E. Hall, PhD has expertise in the area of exercise psychology focusing on how physical activity affects mental health (e.g., affect and cognition) and the underlying neuroscientific mechanisms. Dr. Hall has been forming collaborations around concussion work since 2009 and has been co-principal investigator on two grants from American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He has served on the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports and is currently on the NCAA Concussion Protocol Committee. He is also on the editorial board for the journals: Psychology of Sport and Exercise as well as Sports. His excellence in research and mentorship has been recognized at Elon. Caroline J. Ketcham, PhD has expertise in the area of motor control and focuses on how movements are controlled, organized and coordinated. Her work includes assessing movement and developing therapeutic interventions for neurodiverse populations to improve coordination and integration. Caroline''s expertise in balance assessment and sensorimotor integration were incorporated into Elon''s concussion work 4 years ago and she has continued to lead on investigations between neurocognitive and motor function in brain injury and recovery. Together Drs. Hall and Ketcham established and Co-Direct Elon BrainCARE Research Institute with a mission to 1) help create a supportive environment for students and student-athletes to become educated concerning the potential impact of concussions through evidence based practices and research; and 2) to create health promoting environments that support resilience and positive mental wellness. Since 2012, Elon BrainCARE has resulted in over 40 presentations at regional, national and international conferences, published over 10 papers and mentored or co-mentored over 25 undergraduate students engaged in Elon BrainCARE research. In addition, Hall and Ketcham have organized and hosted annual symposia for 4 years inviting the Elon and surrounding community. The goal is to provide concussions education for parents and youth sport leaders in the area along with Elon and surrounding university concussion researchers and practitioners. Some of the seminal work from Elon BrainCARE includes an evidence informed return to learn protocol for collegiate student-athletes and understanding modifiers that affect baseline performance and recovery from a concussive injury in neurocognition, balance, gait and symptom reporting. Elon BrainCARE Research Institute not only serves as a service to sports medicine and student health staff at Elon, but also a model of co-mentored undergraduate research training for students headed into both academic and clinical health profession fields. Book Description: Sports related concussions and the implications of short-and long-term outcomes is a concern to athletes, parents, coaches, academics, and health care professionals. Leading clinicians and scientists across a variety of fields have come together to collaborate around topics related to concussion education, assessment, management and treatment of head injuries that occur in sports. Athletes of all levels not only have to perform on the field, but may also have to perform in the classroom where symptoms of a concussion can have profound impacts. As health care professionals work to implement the best practices around concussive injuries, scientists assess outcomes, implications and emerging topics related to management and recovery. This book aims to gather leaders in the field of concussion assessment and management to highlight the state of evidence-based practice. In addition, authors explore emerging issues around the care of athletes in returning to play as well as returning to academic settings. Concussion assessment and management is not a one-size-fits-all concept, and topics around pre-existing factors like cultural, ethnic and sex differences are essential to consider as we attempt to change reporting behaviors and positively impact recovery and outcomes from injury. As new information continues to emerge, the education, assessment, management and treatment of concussion evolves with the health and safety of athletes taking a front seat. This book is a timely snapshot of concussion assessment and management, and it is also a leader in emerging issues in the ever-changing science and evidence-based practice of sport-related concussion research. Target Audience: This book is targeted for a wide audience including scientists and health professionals doing concussion work as well as students, parents, and newcomers to concussion education and research.
Download or read book Cram Session in Evaluation of Sports Concussion written by Tamerah Hunt and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you need a fundamental and clinical understanding of sports concussions, supplemented by current research and management techniques, look to Cram Session in Evaluation of Sports Concussion: A Handbook for Students & Clinicians for quick and at-your-fingertips facts. Cram Session in Evaluation of Sports Concussion: A Handbook for Students & Clinicians by Dr. Tamerah N. Hunt is a succinct and descriptive quick reference that provides the health care professional with a simple step-by-step approach to various sports concussion assessment and management techniques. Cram Session in Evaluation of Sports Concussion: A Handbook for Students & Clinicians is designed to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice to improve assessment and management of sports-related concussion and return-to-play decisions. What is in your “Cram Session”: Concept maps Red flags for differential diagnoses Return to participation guidelines Detailed algorithms for evaluation, testing, and working with other health care professionals Model protocols and management strategies that can be implemented with minimal resources and support staff Cram Session in Evaluation of Sports Concussion: A Handbook for Students & Clinicians is an informative, well-organized handbook for all students and clinicians in athletic training, physical therapy, and allied health professionals who evaluate and manage concussions.
Download or read book Sports Neuropsychology written by Ruben J. Echemend?a and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2006-02-06 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In actual therapy sesions, the video shows Dr. Linehan teaching patients the use of such skills as mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation in order to manage extreme beliefs and behaviors. Viewers observe how Dr. Linehan and a team of therapists work through the range of problems and frustrations that arise in treatment.
Download or read book Concussion to Classroom written by Felicia Sison Conlan and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports-related concussions have raised great interest and concern as a significant worldwide health issue. This phenomenological case study gathered the personal perspectives of college club sports athletes at a western four-year public university about their recovery and rehabilitation post-concussion. This rarely studied yet growing population of student-athletes shared details about the challenges they faced during the transition from concussion injury to the classroom. Ten athletes from high impact sports of soccer, rugby, ice hockey, and wrestling participated in this qualitative study. In addition, four interviews with on campus service providers and a review of documents related to the processes of Return to Play and Return to Learn, brought context to the accessibility of resources for these students. Two theoretical frameworks were combined in the design of the study and data analysis, transition theory and resiliency. Schlossberg’s Transition Theory and its 4S factors of self, situation, support, and strategy assisted in the analysis of how club athletes coped with unexpected changes in their daily life. Resiliency was utilized to explore how students drew upon external and internal resources in a positive manner when coping with adversity. The study revealed that although campus resources were accessible, most of the student-athletes did not seek formal academic support unless it potentially impacted their grades. Underutilized support included accommodations offered through the Disability Resource Center. Many research participants considered their brain injury “no big deal” and developed compensatory strategies to keep up with the responsibilities and expectations of student life. Post injury procedures focused more on return to play and less on return to learn. However, participants expressed difficulties with attention, memory, information processing, and organization. A more integrated approach is recommended which monitors physical and cognitive demands plus behavioral and sleep concerns during return to school and sport. A recommended pathway for incorporating post-concussion support and strategies during the transition from injury to the classroom is provided along with a list of suggested learning strategies. Overall, the research highlighted the need for more concussion education, opportunities for inter-professional collaboration, and the potential of an inter-professional alliance on college campuses for this multifaceted health issue.
Download or read book Return to Play and Class for Concussed College Athletes Predicted from Post concussion Symptom Domains written by Jazmin N. Mogavero and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year approximately 1.6 to 3.8 million people suffer a sports-related traumatic brain injury (Langlois, Rutland-Brown, & Wald, 2006). Concussions, a common form of mild traumatic brain injury, account for 75% of total brain injuries in the United States (Faul, Xu, Wald, & Coronado, 2010). In sports, concussions account for 1 of every 10 injuries (Marar, McIlvain, Fields, & Comstock, 2012). Overall, concussion symptoms typically remit within one to four weeks from injury (McCrea, 2007); however, conflict exists surrounding the duration of time that would be safe for a concussed student-athlete to return to functioning, both to sport and to class. According to the most recent evidence on concussion recovery and return to play statistics in a collegiate student-athlete population, an athlete, on average, will return to functioning within 16.1 days (McCrea et al, 2019). The primary role in evaluating collegiate sports-related concussions is to determine when and how a student-athlete should return to physical and cognitive activity. Concussions are known to result in a wide array of neurologic, somatic, cognitive, and behavioral deficits. The diagnosis of a concussion is determined by the athlete's presentation of symptoms; however, many of these symptoms are both subjective and ubiquitous. When athletes are concussed, they undergo a series of tests including a self-reported inventory of symptoms. Previous research has identified four distinct domains of symptoms endorsed by athletes on the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) consisting of cognitive, physical, affective, and sleep symptoms (Merritt & Arnett, 2014). The aim of this study is to critically examine post-concussive symptoms within a collegiate athlete sample and identify existing relationships between symptom clusters and recovery times. Identifying such relationships could be the first step in understanding symptom-based markers of concussion duration, which would inform the challenging return to play and return to class decisions.
Download or read book Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports written by Mark Lovell and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in sports has become an important international public health issue over the past two decades. However, until recently, return to play decisions following a sports-related traumatic brain injury have been based on anecdotal evidence and have not been based on scientifically validated clinical protocols. Over the past decade, the field of Neuropsychology has become an increasingly important component of the return to play decision making process following TBI. Neuropsychological assessment instruments are increasingly being adapted for use with athletes throughout the world and the field of sports neuropsychology appears to be a rapidly evolving subspecialty. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the application of neuropsychological assessment instruments in sports, and it is structured to present a global perspective on contemporary research. In addition to a review of current research, Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports: An International Neuropsychological Perspective, presents a thorough review of current clinical models that are being implemented internationally within American and Australian rules football, soccer, boxing, ice hockey, rugby and equestrian sports.
Download or read book Identifying College Athletes Who Would Benefit from a Dual Return to Learn and Return to Play Protcol Post Concussion written by Alyssa Laura Vaniman and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sport-related concussion is classified as a mild traumatic brain injury caused by outside mechanical forces causing a blow to the head, neck, face, or body. Concussion diagnosis is an assessment based on the field and clinical testing that assess neurocognitive behaviors subjective symptoms, physical signs, and behavioral symptoms. Concussions are a heterogeneous injury for which there is no diagnostic gold standard or established uniform healing phases. Student-athletes who sustain a concussion are not only asked to return to the playing field but also the classroom. There has been an emphasis placed on developing and implementing return to play guidelines but the same emphasis has not been made for return to learn guidelines. The purpose of this study is to highlight a gap in research regarding return to learn testing and guidelines. Also, to create a sample test form that can possibly be used to help identify student-athletes struggling to return to academics post-concussion.
Download or read book Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents written by Michael Kirkwood and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cutting-edge synthesis of science and practice, this book covers everything from sports-related concussions to less common types of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and related complications. Preeminent authorities review what is known about mTBI in childhood and adolescence—including its biomechanics, pathophysiology, and neurological and neurobehavioral outcomes—and showcase evidence-based clinical evaluation tools and management strategies. Challenging areas such as evaluating complicated mTBI and treating persistent problems after injury are discussed in detail. Also addressed are forensic issues, injury in very early childhood, and other special-interest topics.
Download or read book Sport and the Brain The Science of Preparing Enduring and Winning Part B written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport and the Brain: The Science of Preparing, Enduring and Winning, Part B, Volume 233 reflects recent advancements in the understanding of how elite athletes prepare for, and perform at, peak levels under the demands of competition. Topics discussed in this new release include a section on Exploring the Applicability of the Contextual Interference Effect in Sports Practice, The Resonant System: Linking Brain-body-environment in Sport Performance, the Effects of Acute High-intensity Exercise on Cognitive Performance in Trained Individuals: A Systematic Review, Moving Concussion Care to the Next Level: The Emergence and Role of Concussion Clinics in the UK, and Neurocognitive Mechanisms of the Flow State. This longstanding series takes a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on aspects of psychology, neuroscience, skill learning, talent development and physiology. - Takes a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on aspects of psychology, neuroscience, skill learning, talent development and physiology - Focuses on sports and the brain - Contains expertise and an international focus of contributors - Adopts the novel approach of having a target article with critical commentaries on the lessons learned from British multiple gold medalists at Olympic and World Championships
Download or read book Concussions in Athletics written by Semyon M. Slobounov and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-18 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this comprehensive text remains a timely and major contribution to the literature that addresses the neuromechanisms, predispositions, and latest developments in the evaluation and management of concussive injuries. Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury, continues to be a significant public health concern with increased attention focusing on treatment and management of this puzzling epidemic as well as controversies within the field. The book is comprised of five thematic sections: current developments in evaluation; biomechanical mechanisms; neural substrates, biomarkers, genetics and brain imaging; pediatric considerations; and clinical management and rehabilitation. Since the publication of the original edition in 2014, much has changed regarding the current understanding of mild traumatic brain injury including development of more precise imaging modalities, development and classification of new biomarkers, and updates to clinical treatment and management of athletic concussion. This new edition will include new chapters targeting the influence of genetics on concussive injury, as well as an expansion on the knowledge of pediatric response to concussion and the influence of repetitive subconcussive impacts on athlete health. An invaluable contribution to the literature, Concussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior reestablishes itself as a state-of-the-art reference that will be of significant interest to a wide range of clinicians, researchers, administrators, and policy makers, and this updated version aims to narrow the gap between research findings and clinical management of sports-related concussion and other mild traumatic brain injury. The second edition also attempts to broaden the scope of the knowledge to apply to more professionals and pre-professionals in the fields of neuroscience, neuropsychology, and other allied health professionals that closely work with athletes and sports medicine professionals.
Download or read book Policy Recommendations for Concussion Recovery written by Maya Vanderhorst and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The return of concussed students and student-athletes to the classroom is commonly referred to as return-to-learn (RTL). RTL, however, is often overshadowed by returning a student-athlete back to athletic competition (return-to-play), with few recommendations and studies evaluating the effect of improper management of recovery from a concussion in an academic setting. Therefore, the research proposed here aims to track how symptom severity, student behaviors, and oculomotor performance formulate our ability to prognosticate how a student will respond to academic stimuli post-injury. This will be achieved by longitudinally tracking student-athletes as they recover from concussion, using a repeated measures design to sample data. The data was analyzed using an analysis of variance mixed effects model to understand the relationship between daily behaviors and symptom prevalence. The study identified overall time, caffeine intake, alcohol consumption, screen time, music listened to, physical activity, sleep duration, step count, and gender as significant factors associated with concussion symptom recovery and classroom management. Linear regression was utilized to correlate RTL recovery time to oculomotor scores, to preliminarily show how these scores can inform medical personnel when a student can return, unrestricted, to the classroom, and the types of accommodations to suggest for use in the classroom during recovery. Additionally, the Rochester Institute of Technology was used as a case analysis of current RTL procedures (athletic and academic management) to find areas of inefficiencies in providing timely and sufficient support to concussed students. The data collected and presented in this study was utilized to develop preliminary, evidence-based RTL guidelines to provide clinicians, athletic training staff, and university stakeholders with policies and practices to better ensure proper care is taken among students recovering from a concussion."--Abstract.
Download or read book Returning to Learn After Concussion written by Anna Marie Fink and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, affect students of all ages. Academic dysfunction following concussion is common, and research investigating the return to the college classroom post-concussion and specific academic accommodations is limited. In this qualitative study, one male and eleven female non-collegiate athlete students at the University of Georgia completed semi-structured interviews regarding their return to the college classroom post-concussion. Interviews were analyzed in accordance with phenomenological research standards. Significant statements were coded, and clusters of meaning were developed from the statements, which generated themes common among the participants. Major themes around the phenomenon of returning to the classroom following concussion included limited knowledge, concussion effects, negative impact of symptoms on academic function, and recommendations. Conclusions inform future research into importance of concussion knowledge, identification of student academic needs, and provision of appropriate supports.
Download or read book Sociocultural Examinations of Sports Concussions written by Matt Ventresca and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport’s "concussion crisis" has been characterized by controversial scientific discoveries, athlete suicides, and high-profile lawsuits involving professional sports leagues, while provoking widespread media coverage, changes to game rules, and debate about the future of many popular sports. Sociocultural Examinations of Sports Concussion is the first edited collection to bring together multiple sociocultural perspectives on sports concussion that interrogate the social, economic, political, and historical forces shaping the cultural impacts of these injuries. Each of the ten chapters moves beyond biomedical or neuroscientific paradigms to critically examine a specific intersection of sociocultural factors influencing public perceptions about concussion or athlete experiences of brain injury. These include analyses of media and advertising, medical treatment and diagnostic protocols, gender and masculinity, developments in equipment and scientific models, economics and labor politics, understandings of trauma and recovery, public health philosophies, and disciplinary differences in framing the ontologies of concussion. Drawing from a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches, Sociocultural Examinations of Sports Concussion offers a diverse set of analyses examining brain injuries as cultural and embodied phenomena affecting more than just athletes’ brains, but also embedded within and (re)shaping meanings, identities, and social contexts. It is valuable reading for graduate students and researchers interested in the experience and treatment of sports concussion, sports sociology, and sports technology.
