Enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches: a randomized controlled trial

Aim & Patients: We conducted a randomized clinical trial to determine if an e-learning intervention can enhance recovery in adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches (PPCH). Materials & Methods: The intervention consisted of three e-learning modules administered at baseline, 6...

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Main Authors: Emily Collett, Tianru Wang, Candice Todd, Anil Dosaj, Andrew Baker, Cindy Hunt
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Language:English
Published: Aldus Press 2022-09-01
Series:Concussion
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Online Access:https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/10.2217/cnc-2022-0008
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author Emily Collett
Tianru Wang
Candice Todd
Anil Dosaj
Andrew Baker
Cindy Hunt
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description Aim & Patients: We conducted a randomized clinical trial to determine if an e-learning intervention can enhance recovery in adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches (PPCH). Materials & Methods: The intervention consisted of three e-learning modules administered at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks. Data were collected on symptoms, community integration, quality of life and healthcare utilization at baseline and 12-week follow-up. ANCOVA was conducted to compare changes. Results: No statistically significant difference was observed on symptoms although we observed a trend toward reduced healthcare utilization and improved quality of life in the intervention group. Conclusion: E-learning modules for patients experiencing PPCH warrant further investigation with data on participant compliance and measures focusing on simpler short-term outcomes. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT03391583 (ClinicalTrials.gov)
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spelling doaj-art-eec4ebc6e8e640ef98631bf7452bd9242025-08-20T02:04:58ZengAldus PressConcussion2056-32992022-09-017310.2217/cnc-2022-0008Enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches: a randomized controlled trialEmily Collett0Tianru Wang1Candice Todd2Anil Dosaj3Andrew Baker4Cindy Hunt51Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5T 3M7, Ontario, Canada1Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5T 3M7, Ontario, Canada2Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 3H2, Ontario, Canada3Head Injury Clinic, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health, Toronto, M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada3Head Injury Clinic, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health, Toronto, M5B 1W8, Ontario, Canada1Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5T 3M7, Ontario, CanadaAim & Patients: We conducted a randomized clinical trial to determine if an e-learning intervention can enhance recovery in adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches (PPCH). Materials & Methods: The intervention consisted of three e-learning modules administered at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks. Data were collected on symptoms, community integration, quality of life and healthcare utilization at baseline and 12-week follow-up. ANCOVA was conducted to compare changes. Results: No statistically significant difference was observed on symptoms although we observed a trend toward reduced healthcare utilization and improved quality of life in the intervention group. Conclusion: E-learning modules for patients experiencing PPCH warrant further investigation with data on participant compliance and measures focusing on simpler short-term outcomes. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT03391583 (ClinicalTrials.gov)https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/10.2217/cnc-2022-0008brain concussionchronic post-concussive syndromepatient educationrandomized controlled trialrehabilitation
spellingShingle Emily Collett
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Cindy Hunt
Enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches: a randomized controlled trial
Concussion
brain concussion
chronic post-concussive syndrome
patient education
randomized controlled trial
rehabilitation
title Enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches: a randomized controlled trial
title_full Enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches: a randomized controlled trial
title_fullStr Enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches: a randomized controlled trial
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches: a randomized controlled trial
title_short Enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches: a randomized controlled trial
title_sort enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post concussion headaches a randomized controlled trial
topic brain concussion
chronic post-concussive syndrome
patient education
randomized controlled trial
rehabilitation
url https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/10.2217/cnc-2022-0008
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