Publications by authors named "D B Coppel"

Background: Youth concussion is common but there is a paucity of information on symptoms students report to school personnel and a gap in understanding what accommodations schools can provide.

Objective: To examine symptoms and provision of temporary accommodations in schools for students reporting concussion symptoms.

Design: Secondary data analysis of a trial implementing an evidence-based student-centered return to learn (RTL) program.

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Introduction: Evaluations of clinical outcomes in service members with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained in combat have largely focused on neurobehavioral and somatic symptoms, neurocognitive functioning, and psychological/psychiatric health. Questions remain regarding other domains, such as gross or fine motor abilities, that could be impacted and are mission-critical to functional warfighters.

Materials And Methods: The objective of the current study was to evaluate longitudinal motor function in U.

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Introduction: Longitudinal research regarding the pre- and post-separation experience has been relatively limited, despite its potential as a major life transition. Separating from the military and re-integration to civilian life is noted to be a period of increased risk of significant adjustment challenges, which impacts a service member in a multitude of areas. Active duty service members with combat-related physical or mental health or pre-existing adjustment conditions may be more likely to separate from service and more at risk for post-military service adjustment problems.

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Background: The 2021 U.S. neurosurgery residency match interviews were conducted virtually; we surveyed applicants and interviewers to determine satisfaction with that virtual interview process.

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Background: Appropriate concussion care in school is vital for full recovery, but school return-to-learn (RTL) programs are lacking and vary in quality. Establishing student-centered RTL programs may reduce disparities in RTL care.

Objective: To examine the effect of RISE Bundle (Return to Learn Implementation Bundle for Schools) implementation on high school adoption of a student-centered RTL program.

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