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There are limited educational resources available on concussion management for occupational therapy practitioners, coaches, and student-athletes which can limit access to comprehensive occupational therapy services for clients who have sustained a concussion, ultimately hindering participation in sport and overall wellbeing. The purpose of this capstone was to develop a comprehensive guidebook for coaches and student-athletes and a comprehensive handbook for occupational therapy practitioners to raise awareness in concussion education and clarify occupational therapy's role on a multidisciplinary concussion management team. This project addresses the growing need for concussion education among student-athletes and coaches, improves understanding of concussion signs and symptoms, raises awareness about adaptations, reinforces the importance of following safe return to play protocols, and focuses on the contributions of occupational therapy practitioners in concussion management.

Publication Date

Spring 4-9-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Occupational therapy, Concussion, Student-Athletes, Return to play, Concussion education

Medical Subject Headings

Occupational therapy, Concussion, Student-Athletes, Return to play, Education

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the in-person OTD Capstone Symposium, held at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 24,2025.

Enhancing Concussion Management: Addressing the Needs of Student-Athletes, Coaches, and Occupational Therapy Practitioners

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