Abstract
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.
Highlights
R Academic achievement, absenteeism and school accommodations following adolescent sport-related concussion have been understudied. r In a case-series of 33 students in grades 8–12, there was no significant difference in pre and post-concussion teacher-assigned report card grades. r There was no significant difference in core grades (English, math, sciences, social studies, or foreign language). r Students missed a median of 4 days of school. r Physical and cognitive rest were the most useful school accommodations
Future studies must consider the wide range of patient and school factors that can impact the academic performance and school functioning following concussion
Summary
The purpose of this study was to examine academic achievement, absenteeism and school accommodations following adolescent sport-related concussion (SRC)
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