LIVING WITH BRAIN INJURY: THRIVING IN CHANGING TIMES

Course overview

Brain injury patients will be treated by a variety of health care professionals (physicians, nurses, therapists, etc.) from the time of initial trauma and throughout the rehabilitation process. While comprehensive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment provided by a diverse team of experienced professionals has proven effective in treating brain injury patients, coordination between the various health care providers is often not as integrated as necessary. Team members may not fully understand each others role in the rehabilitation process, causing communication breakdowns. More than ever, there is a need to share current research, outcomes, and perspectives across medical specialties to continue the quest for quality brain injury treatment and rehabilitation. Thriving in Changing Times is designed to provide a clear understanding of the need for multidisciplinary strategies in the management of patients with brain injuries. A renowned faculty of interdisciplinary specialists from nationally recognized rehabilitation centers will present the latest in research and outcomes from a variety of medical perspectives. Topics will focus on interventions and management for medical and physical rehabilitation, as well as cognitive, emotional, and social challenges common to brain injury. Objective Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Implement strategies designed to significantly reduce brain injury-related mortality and morbidity in all communities. Summarize recent brain injury-related research with corresponding practical application. Identify clinical management practices, specifically new prevention, diagnosis, and treatment guidelines. Understand health care delivery trends and their impact on long-term brain injury management, acute care, and prevention. Analyze past brain injury-related interventions and weigh their value in todays world. Implement health communication strategies and know how to more effectively reach target populations and raise awareness. Summarize brain injury data, including mortality, morbidity, and risk factor prevalence.