Our newest paper on returning to drive after concussion in adolescents with this amazing author group: @drtinamaster @kristyarb @divyajain_94 Eileen Storey and Madeline Gonzalez. @CIRPatCHOP @PennNursing @PennInjury https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1cF83,Nz~NHZEI#.X9pEt-r0cfg.twitter
Changes in Driving Behaviors After Concussion in Adolescents

Although return to learn, exercise, and sports have evidence-based guidelines, there is limited research investigating return to driving after concuss…

https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1cF83,Nz~NHZEI#.X9pEt-r0cfg.twitter
Looking at the #MindsMatter #Concussion Registry we found that at their first visit to clinic, about half of the adolescents had already returned to driving--with many not making any changes to their driving behavior.
But...few had returned to exercise and sports and 9 out of 10 were advised to return to school with accommodations to begin gradual increase in cognitive activity.
In supporting healthy & safe "return to" activities in adolescents after concussion--driving needs to be another "return to" that has evidence based guidelines. Our paper helps provide next steps in this important area of adolescent health. Can't wait for those next studies!
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