@article{ref1,
title="Describing high school stakeholders' preferences for a return-to-school framework following concussion",
journal="Journal of school health",
year="2024",
author="Shepherd, Heather A. and Heming, Emily and Reed, Nick and Caron, Jeffrey G. and Yeates, Keith O. and Emery, Carolyn A.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Return to school supports are recommended to facilitate adolescents' re-entry to school following a concussion. However, little is known as to what school stakeholders prefer for a return-to-school process. This study sought to describe the preferences of high school students, parents, and educators for a Return-to-School Framework for adolescents following a concussion. <br><br>METHODS: We conducted qualitative semi-structured, 1-on-1 or group interviews with high school students (n = 6), parents (n = 5), and educators (n = 15) from Calgary, Canada. Interviews aimed to describe participants' preferences for a Return-to-School Framework for students following a concussion. Interviews were analyzed using conventional content analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: We organized the data into 4 main themes: (1) purpose of the Return-to-School Framework; (2) format and operation of the Return-to-School Framework; (3) communication about a student's concussion; and (4) necessity of concussion education for students and educators. IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY, PRACTICE, AND EQUITY: A Return-to-School Framework following concussion should be developed in consultation with families, educators, and students and supports should be tailored to each student. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Participants preferred a standardized and consistent Return-to-School Framework including ongoing communication between stakeholders as well as feasible and individualized school supports.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4391",
doi="10.1111/josh.13434",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/josh.13434"
}