Heading Towards Accountability: An Analysis of the Efficacy of Concussion Protocol
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i2.4457Keywords:
traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, concussion protocol, academic accommodations, concussionsAbstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the success of concussion protocols and accommodations, focusing on what factors were most influential. The approach will be a qualitative one, involving the use of open-ended questions and interviews to extract subjective responses. This approach was taken to encourage authentic answers and data. It concludes with an analysis of the data which reveals that while academic accommodations are beneficial, concussion protocols are not.
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