Concussion and Class: Returning to College after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

Authors

Andrew Friedman, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Gabrielle Khalifa, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Rebecca Smith, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Emily Strickberger, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

Summer 2021

Comments

Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree at Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

Objectives

• Identify how concussion management to increase academic function falls within the scope of occupational therapy practice
• Describe effective concussion protocols and timelines as they apply to students’ recovery from mTBI and return to academics.
• Apply evidence based practice to treatment plans for patients post-concussion or mTBI injury returning to academics.

PICO Question
In college-aged adults that experienced a concussion, what are effective interventions within the scope of occupational therapy for return to university?

Recommended Citation

Friedman, Andrew; Khalifa, Gabrielle; Smith, Rebecca; and Strickberger, Emily, "Concussion and Class: Returning to College after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)" (2021). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 102.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/102

Language

English