Driving after concussion: Advice by nurse practitioners

Other Titles

Clinical health

Abstract

Driving recommendations are absent from consensus guidelines regarding adolescent concussion. This presentation provides findings from a cross sectional survey of nurse practitioners regarding their recommendations for adolescents after concussion, in absence of standardized guidance. Results will generate discussion and recommendations regarding driving related queries to be considered for concussion management.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Tracy A. Klein

Author Details

Tracy A. Klein, PhD, College of Nursing, Washington State University, Vancouver, Washington, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Psi

Lead Author Affiliation

Washington State University, Vancouver, Washington, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adolescents, Concussion, Driving

Recommended Citation

Klein, Tracy A., "Driving after concussion: Advice by nurse practitioners" (2017). Convention. 66.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/66

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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