Managing concussions in schools : a front-line guide to recognition, response, and leadership / Susan C. Davies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davies, Susan C., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Brain--Wounds and injuries.

Brain.

Brain--Concussion.

Brain-damaged children.

School health services.

Brain Concussion--prevention & control.

School Health Services.

Brain Concussion.

Child.

Medical Subjects:

Brain Concussion--prevention & control.

School Health Services.

Brain Concussion.

Child.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 156 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Front-line guide to recognition, response, and leadership

Frontline guide to recognition, response, and leadership

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2016.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

The first book to focus on managing concussions from prevention to post-concussion return to school Concussions pose a serious and complex issue for schools - from determining if a student may have suffered a concussion during a school activity to ensuring that students diagnosed with this condition can safely and effectively resume study.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Share Managing Concussions in Schools: A Guide to Recognition, Response, and Leadership

Chapter 1: Overview of Concussions

What is a Concussion?

Prevalence

Causes

Risk Factors

Childhood as a Risk Factor

Adolescence as a Risk Factor

The Underreporting of Concussions

Concussion Myths and Misconceptions

Concussion Legislation and Policies

Case Studies

References

Chapter 2: The Aftermath: Effects of Concussions

Pathophysiological and Neurological Changes

Signs Versus Symptoms

Danger Signs

Effects at Different Grade Levels

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

College

Persistent and Severe Difficulties

Multiple Concussions

Postconcussion Syndrome

Second Impact Syndrome

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

Brain Injury and Suicide

Chapter 3: The Concussion Team Model

The Concussion Team

Team Structure

The Family

Academic Team Members

Medical Team Members

Athletic Team Members

The CTL

Concussion Management Process

Educating the School Community

Working with Parents

Student Privacy

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Sustainability of the Model

Chapter 4: Concussion Assessment

Concussion Signs and Symptoms Checklists

Neurocognitive Computerized Testing

Sideline Assessment

Smartphone and Tablet Apps

Clinical Evaluation

Ongoing Assessment at School

Case Management

Symptom Progress Monitoring

Informal Interviews

Observations

Discussion Points

Newer Assessment Techniques: The Future of Concussion Assessment?

Chapter 5: Recovery: Return to Academics, Return to Play

Recovery: First Days

Removal from Play.

Limited Activities

Recovery: First Weeks

Cognitive Rest

Physical Rest

Other Treatments

Return-To-School Guidelines

Phase 1: No School

Phase 2: Part-Day Attendance

Phase 3: Full-Day Attendance with Adjustments

Phase 4: Full-Day Attendance with Full Academics and No Adjustments, but No Sports

Phase 5: Full School Attendance and Participation with Full Extracurricular Involvement

Return-To-Play Guidelines

Friends, Classmates, and Teammates

Chapter 6: Adjustments to the School Environment

Intervention in a Clinical Setting and at Home

School-Based Postconcussion Plans

Adjustments, Accommodations, and Modifications

General Adjustments for Most Students

For Students with Cognitive Symptoms

For Students with Physical Symptoms

For Students with Emotional, Behavioral, or Social Symptoms

Decision Making During Return to Academics

Extracurricular Involvement During Recovery

Special Grading Considerations

Special Plans for Students with Persistent Problems

Multitiered Systems of Support

Section 504 Plans

Individualized Education Programs

Students Who Malinger

Chapter 7: Prevention and Training

School-Based Concussion Prevention Programs

Safety Measures

Protective Gear

Athletic Programs

Changing the Culture

Training Guidelines

Parents

Next Steps

A Final Note

New Paths

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapter and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Davies, Susan C. Managing concussions in schools.

ISBN:

0-8261-6923-6

OCLC:

951594366