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. 2023 Jan 4;7(3):CNC102.
doi: 10.2217/cnc-2022-0008. eCollection 2022 Dec.

Enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches: a randomized controlled trial

Emily Collett  1 , Tianru Wang  1 , Candice Todd  2   3 , Anil Dosaj  3   4 , Andrew Baker  3   4   5 , Cindy Hunt  1   3   4
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Enhanced education for adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches: a randomized controlled trial

Emily Collett et al. Concussion. .

Abstract

Aim & patients: We conducted a randomized clinical trial to determine if an e-learning intervention can enhance recovery in adult patients with persistent post-concussion headaches (PPCH).

Materials & methods: The intervention consisted of three e-learning modules administered at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks. Data were collected on symptoms, community integration, quality of life and healthcare utilization at baseline and 12-week follow-up. ANCOVA was conducted to compare changes.

Results: No statistically significant difference was observed on symptoms although we observed a trend toward reduced healthcare utilization and improved quality of life in the intervention group.

Conclusion: E-learning modules for patients experiencing PPCH warrant further investigation with data on participant compliance and measures focusing on simpler short-term outcomes.Clinical Trial Registration: NCT03391583 (ClinicalTrials.gov).

Keywords: brain concussion; chronic post-concussive syndrome; patient education; randomized controlled trial; rehabilitation.

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Figure 1.. Flow chart of participants during enrolment, allocation and follow-up.
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