There are emerging programs that may be effective for students with TBI that show promise in improving educator knowledge and self-efficacy about TBI .
Challenges Associated with Return to School After Traumatic Brain Injury
There are emerging programs that may be effective for students with TBI that show promise in improving educator knowledge and self-efficacy about TBI .
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Each year nearly 900,000 US children up to 19 years of age sustain a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment . In a themed issue of NeuroRehabilitation experts shared their work related to the challenges associated with return to school ( RTS ) for children and adolescents with TBI and discuss emerging trends , new developments , and recommendations on how they impact parents , carers and students and quality of life .
Over the past decade , there have been improvements in bringing awareness and training about TBI to educators , but there are limited data about effective interventions for students with TBI including information about and how to improve communication and coordinate care between schools and medical / health organizations .
“ There are emerging programs that may be effective for students with TBI ,” explained Dr . McCart . “ They show promise in improving educator knowledge and self-efficacy about TBI and demonstrate preliminary effects on improving school-based services for students with TBI . As practices slowly change to align with research , we must continue to increase awareness and strive to improve outcomes for children with TBI .”
“ Vulnerable and diverse populations are at increased risk for sustaining a TBI and experiencing poor outcomes ; these students need representation in TBI studies so we can better understand their experiences and meet their needs ,” noted Dr . Davies .