Misconceptions about traumatic brain injury among educators: has anything changed over the last 20 years?

CONCLUSIONS: Although educators demonstrated reasonable understanding of concussion and brain injury, some gaps in knowledge were apparent. Providing educational professionals with further training and professional development regarding childhood brain injuries would enhance their preparedness to manage students with these injuries in the school environment. Implications for Rehabilitation Mild to moderate brain injuries are relatively common among school-aged children, and educators may be required to manage and support students with these injuries in the school environment. This study shows that educators generally have a good understanding of the symptoms and immediate effects of brain injuries, but have gaps in knowledge regarding the potential socioemotional, behavioural, and cognitive difficulties and vulnerabilities to multiple injuries that may be present during recovery. Pre-service training and professional development may increase educators' understanding and capacity to accommodate the needs of students with brain injuries. PMID: 29374978 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research