Research.
A full list of our team's publications can be found here.
You-CAN
The Youth Concussion Awareness Network (You-CAN) is a school-based peer-led intervention to improve concussion reporting and social support in high school aged youth. The protocol for the research study can be found here. Our team conducted a systematic search for online concussion resources tailored for Canadian high school aged youth and created a final list that met our criteria. Read the article here. We interviewed youth about their experience receiving social support during concussion recovery. To find out more, read the article here. Dr. Reed showcased this program with the Sport Information Resource Centre and you can read it here. We are currently evaluating the program and recruiting high schools from across Canada. To participate in the program, email [email protected] |
SCHOOLFirst
Our team led the development of the SCHOOLFirst resource to help those in the education system to support youth upon their return-to-school following a concussion. To access the resource, visit https://schoolfirstconcussion.ca/ Our team has tested the usability and satisfaction of educators with this resource and have published on the value of this resource. Read the article here. Listen to Dr. Nick Reed talk about returning to school after a concussion and the SCHOOLFirst resource on CBC Radio here. |
Special Olympics
We are currently working to better understand concussions within the Special Olympics Canada community. We are exploring the concussion knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices of coaches and caregivers of athletes with intellectual disabilities. We are also exploring the types of concussion education resources that Special Olympics coaches and caregivers typically use and their thoughts about using them. This research will increase our understanding of the current concussion knowledge, care and resources available to this community and inform knowledge translation initiatives to support the management of concussion for athletes with intellectual disabilities. |
Active Rehabilitation
We are examining the use of telerehabilitation with youth to support their concussion recovery. Our team is delivering an active rehabilitation program consisting of education, support and low-intensity exercise. Typically this program is delivered in-person but we are exploring the delivery through a videoconferencing platform in hopes of reaching youth across Canada who may have barriers to accessing this program in-person. We piloted this program with youth and asked them and their parent and/or guardian about their experience. Read the article here. |
Living Guidelines for Pediatric Concussion
The Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion Care shares up-to-date evidence-based clinical recommendations & tools for healthcare professionals diagnosing and managing children and adolescents with concussion. This guideline was developed to help inform the concussion care practices of healthcare professionals across a wide variety of settings. Dr. Reed and Dr. Zemek co-led the development with a large group of community stakeholders. To access this resource, visit: https://pedsconcussion.com/ To read more about the development of the guidelines, you can read a published article here. An update on the guidelines was published here. |