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Academic Accommodations for Middle and High School Students Following a Concussion: Perspectives of Teachers and School Administrators.
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Journal of School Health . Dec2023, Vol. 93 Issue 12, p1099-1110. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND: An estimated 1 in 5 adolescents have sustained a concussion in North America. Teachers and school administrators are responsible for implementing academic accommodations and other supports for optimal return to learn following a concussion. The primary objective of this study was to describe the prevalence and feasibility of providing academic accommodations to students following concussion from the perspectives of middle and high school teachers and school administrators. METHODS: A cross‐sectional survey was administered to teachers and school administrators (grades 7‐12) across Canada online via REDCap. Participants were recruited via word‐of‐mouth and social media sampling. Survey responses were analyzed descriptively using proportions. RESULTS: The survey was completed by 180 educators (138 teachers and 41 school administrators), of whom 86% had previously provided academic accommodations to students following concussion, and 96% agreed that students should have access to accommodations following concussion. Some accommodations (eg, breaks, extra time) were provided more often and were more feasible to provide than others (eg, no new learning, reduced bright light). Educators reported limited preparation time and limited school personnel support to assist students following concussion. IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY, PRACTICE, AND EQUITY: The most feasible accommodations should be prioritized, ensuring students are supported within the school environment. CONCLUSIONS: Teachers and school administrators confirmed the importance of providing accommodations to students following concussion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ACADEMIC accommodations
*CONFIDENCE intervals
*MIDDLE school students
*CROSS-sectional method
*COLLEGE teacher attitudes
*FISHER exact test
*SURVEYS
*PEARSON correlation (Statistics)
*BRAIN concussion
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*SCALE analysis (Psychology)
*CHI-squared test
*RESEARCH funding
*STATISTICAL sampling
*DATA analysis software
*HIGH school students
*HUMAN beings
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224391
- Volume :
- 93
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of School Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173551801
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.13360