Date of Award
5-28-2020
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Lisa VanGetson APRN, DNP, FNP-C
Second Advisor
Laura Wentworth APRN, DNP, CNS
Third Advisor
Joyce P. Miller DNP, RN
Abstract
Mild traumatic brain injuries in the pediatric population are prevalent and pervasive. Identification and recognition of concussion symptoms is complicated by variable symptom manifestation and duration. The purpose of this evidence-based DNP project was to implement a concussion education intervention to increase parental recognition and knowledge regarding pediatric concussions. Individualized, in-person education, evidence-based injury prevention, symptom recognition, and collaboration encouraged lifestyle modification to reduce childhood injuries. Evaluation of parental concerns concluded a desire for future health promotion education resulting in bimonthly meetings to further improve personal, familial, and professional health.
Identifier
SC 11.DNP.2020.Roth.E
Recommended Citation
Roth, Elizabeth W., "Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Parental Education For An Active Child" (2020). Theses and Graduate Projects. 1034.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/1034