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Move&Connect-Youth: A Virtual Group Intervention for Youth Experiencing Persisting Symptoms After Concussion.

Shannon E ScratchKylie D MalloryHiba Al-HakeemAndrew J LovellKim MoodyBrendan LamLindsay BrazillPatricia KnappAndrea Hickling
Published in: Developmental neurorehabilitation (2024)
Move&Connect-Youth (M&C-Y) is an interdisciplinary virtual group intervention for youth experiencing persisting symptoms after concussion (PSAC) that includes psychoeducation, active rehabilitation, and goal-setting. Using an intervention mapping framework, this paper describes the iterative development of M&C-Y and findings from initial feasibility testing. Ten youth participated in M&C-Y completing pre-intervention demographic questionnaires and semi-structured exit interviews to understand participants' experience and gather feedback. M&C-Y was feasible based on apriori criteria and findings from interviews provided insights related to: (1) intervention structure, (2) intervention engagement, and (3) intervention takeaways. M&C-Y is a meaningful, feasible, and engaging intervention for youth with PSAC.
Keyphrases
  • randomized controlled trial
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • young adults
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  • social media
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  • high school