School faculty perceptions of concussions in the school-age population

The purpose of this project was to explore topics related to school reintegration of children with concussions. Topics explored include school faculty’s self-evaluation of knowledge, the training the participant has received, the use of student accommodations, and if changes occur in the performance or behavior of students after returning to school. An anonymous survey was distributed to faculty members of southeast Indiana public schools. Twenty-five responses representing 12 schools were received. Prominent survey results revealed that the majority of faculty members have not received training on how to teach and support students with concussions. Additional themes included that faculty members want more support from administration and other school professionals. Faculty members also stated that the way they are informed about students with concussions is not effective. The findings from this survey support the need for increased communication and collaboration amongst faculty members to support students with concussions as they return to school.