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ACTive: Athletic Concussion Training using Interactive Video
Ann Glang, PhD
Sherry Vondy Beaver, MSOregon Center for Applied Science
ACTive project
Developed at Oregon Center for Applied Science
Funded by National Institutes of Health
Consultants: M. Collins, G. Gioia, M Koester, T. McLeod
ACTive
Training in effective concussion management for:
Students
Parents
Coaching staff
Educators
Content
Based on content from CDC Heads Up toolkit and Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport (McCrory et al., 2009)
Consultant input
Interviews with certified athletic trainers, physicians, neuropsychologists, and public health professionals
ACTive Development
Educational modules for:
Coaches: available
Parents
Students completed August, 2011
Educators
Coach education
• Training is now mandated in several states
• Oregon State Athletic Association chose ACTive for coach education
Program evaluation
75 youth sports coaches (athletes ages 10-14) from across the U.S.
Random controlled trial: ½ viewed ACTive ½ viewed control
training
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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