LOGIC MODEL

resources activities outputs short & long-term impact

outcomes
To accomplish our set of To address our problem we We expect these activities We expect these activities We expect these completed
activities, we will need… will conduct the following will produce the following will lead to the following activities will lead to the
activities… evidence of service changes (1-3yrs, then 4- following changes (7-10yrs)…
delivery… 6yrs)…
- contribution of time - develop and delivery - number of talks and short-term: - increased ability to
and expertise in kind informational talks and training sessions - support concussion confidently identify
from doctors and training developed (general, prevention practices concussion signs
health care staff: - develop and provide sport-specific) (i.e. using protective - mandatory use of
director (Dr. Reed), print and online - number of sessions equipment, ensuring protective equipment
pediatricians, resources (and total hours) safe environment) - spaces designed for
neuropsychologist, - schedule training and scheduled - improved ability to safe play (e.g. padding,
neurologist, talks (both in-house - number of attendees recognize concussion barriers) to minimize
occupational and off-site) at sessions risks in regular concussion risks
therapists, - post online resources - number of online activities (biking, - increased adherence
physiotherapists, social on website resources (handbooks, sports practice, (families,
workers and nurses - maintain program’s infographics) posted playground, etc.) organizations) to
- knowledge translation twitter account with and downloaded by - awareness of proper concussion
specialist current information site users seriousness of protocols
- program coordinators, and events - number of tweets, concussions in children - formal policies and
operations manager - maintain existing retweets and likes - recognize subtle signs protocols set for
- session relationships with - number of scheduled of a possible athletes in organized
facilitators/educators community sessions for members concussion sports
(often health care organizations from specific - community - mandatory training
students) (children’s sports community organizations for coaches, teachers,
- space for sessions (in- leagues, sports camps, organizations (old and encourage parents, counsellors, parents
house or off-site) schools, coaching new) players and coaches to - for patients,
- time for sessions associations, etc.) attend talks/training, increased successful
(including evenings and - establish new leading to increase recovery from
weekends) relationships with attendance concussions, by strict
- print resources to community long-term: adherence to return to
support session organizations - increased self-reports work/school recovery
information for of confidently plan
distribution recognizing signs of
possible concussion
- participants
immediately seeking
medical care when
suspect concussion
- improved strict
adherence to
concussion
management protocol
when recovering from
concussion (i.e.
emphasis on sleep,
nutrition, relaxation)
- community
organizations make
talks/training
mandatory for
parents/players/coach
es
- community
organizations consult
with the Concussion
Centre to develop
concussion policies
and protocols for their
athletes
- community
organizations include
Concussion Centre
resources (links) on
their own websites
Based on the template provided in “Developing a Basic Logic Model for your Program” (Kellogg
Foundation, n.d.).
 ACTION MODEL

ASSOCIATE ORGANIZATIONS
& COMMUNITY PARTNERS
IMPLEMENTING
Schools, children’s
ORGANIZATIONS
sports leagues, camps,
Holland Bloorview
coaching associations,
Rehabilitation Hospital
Concussion Centre
ECOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Engaging with the
community working with
active children, and
IMPLEMENTERS demonstrating importance
Session facilitators and of concussion education.
educators
INTERVENTION AND SERVICE
DELIVERY PROTOCOLS
Formal educational talks
and training sessions,
and resources, on
concussion prevention,
identification and
management
TARGET POPULATIONS
People working with
active children

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
CHANGE MODEL

INTERVENTION DETERMINANTS
Formal educational talks and OUTCOMES
Knowledge and
training sessions about Foster safe sport
awareness of
concussions, with additional environment, protect
concussion prevention,
support through print and children from concussions
identification and
online resources management