The effectiveness of a web-based resource in improving postconcussion management in high schools.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Because many sports concussions happen during school-sponsored sports events, most state concussion laws specifically hold schools accountable for coach training and effective concussion management practices. Brain 101: The Concussion Playbook is a Web-based intervention that includes training in sports concussion for each member of the school community, presents guidelines on creating a concussion management team, and includes strategies for supporting students in the classroom.

Methods

The group randomized controlled trial examined the efficacy of Brain 101 in managing sports concussion. Participating high schools (N = 25) were randomly assigned to the Brain 101 intervention or control. Fall athletes and their parents completed online training, and Brain 101 school

SUBMITTER: Glang AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4275357 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature