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ACTive: Athletic Concussion Training using Interactive Video Ann Glang, PhD Sherry Vondy Beaver, MS Oregon Center for Applied Science.

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1 ACTive: Athletic Concussion Training using Interactive Video Ann Glang, PhD Sherry Vondy Beaver, MS Oregon Center for Applied Science

2 ACTive project Developed at Oregon Center for Applied Science Developed at Oregon Center for Applied Science Funded by National Institutes of Health Funded by National Institutes of Health Consultants: Consultants: M. Collins, G. Gioia, M Koester, T. McLeod M. Collins, G. Gioia, M Koester, T. McLeod

3 ACTive Training in effective concussion management for: Students Students Parents Parents Coaching staff Coaching staff Educators Educators

4 Content Based on content from CDC Heads Up toolkit and Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport ( McCrory et al., 2009) Based on content from CDC Heads Up toolkit and Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport (McCrory et al., 2009) Consultant input Consultant input Interviews with certified athletic trainers, physicians, neuropsychologists, and public health professionals Interviews with certified athletic trainers, physicians, neuropsychologists, and public health professionals

5 ACTive Development Educational modules for: Coaches: available Coaches: available  Parents  Students completed August, 2011  Educators

6 Coach education Training is now mandated in several states Training is now mandated in several states Oregon State Athletic Association chose ACTive for coach education Oregon State Athletic Association chose ACTive for coach education

7 Program evaluation 75 youth sports coaches (athletes ages 10-14) from across the U.S. 75 youth sports coaches (athletes ages 10-14) from across the U.S. Random controlled trial: Random controlled trial: ½ viewed ACTive ½ viewed ACTive ½ viewed control training ½ viewed control training

8 ACTive evaluation results* Coaches who took the ACTive training : 1)Had significantly greater knowledge of concussion 2)Were more likely to take action if they suspected concussion 3)Were more confident in making decisions about concussion management * Glang, Koester, Beaver, McLaughlin & Clay, 2010


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