ERIC Number: EJ1217743
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jul
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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Developing and Piloting a School-Based Online Adolescent Student-Athlete Concussion Surveillance System
Shendell, Derek G.; Gonzalez, Lauren; Listwan, Tracy A.; Pancella, Joseph; Blackborow, Mary; Boyd, Joanna
Journal of School Health, v89 n7 p527-535 Jul 2019
Background: Despite increased awareness of concussions, epidemiologic surveillance efforts have been scarce, especially among adolescents. This project, which was developed with school stakeholders (certified athletic trainers [ATCs], nurses, athletic directors), piloted a public secondary school-based online surveillance tool for interscholastic and intramural sports and physical education-related concussions in New Jersey during 2014-2017 school years (SY). Methods: Participating public high schools (5 within 4 districts) and career-technical-vocational education districts (2 with 5 campuses) completed forms anonymously online via PsychData within 5 days. Results: There were 208 concussions reported, 115 in 2015-2016 SY and 93 in 2016-2017 SY. In fall 2015, 86 concussions were reported, including 16 from summer preseason. In fall 2016, 56 concussions were reported; 3 occurred during preseason. There were 7 concussions reported in winter 2016 and 16 in winter 2017. Twenty-two concussions were reported in spring of both 2016 and 2017. Most online forms were completed in <10 minutes, usually using either desktop computers or tablets/iPads. School nurses followed by ATCs were primary sources of data entered online, usually by ATCs. Conclusions: Cooperation of nurses and ATCs at participating schools suggested online surveillance was valued and viable. Data inform future concussion prevention education and ongoing injury surveillance.
Descriptors: Head Injuries, Physical Education, Athletic Coaches, School Nurses, Team Sports, High School Students, School Districts, Career Education, Vocational Education, Records (Forms), Reports, Online Systems, Cooperation, Administrators, Prevention, Recordkeeping
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Jersey
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