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Post-Concussion: A Mother's View
Clinical insights and personal perspectives on managing persistent post-concussion syndrome
A 1-credit course exploring post-concussion syndrome through both clinical knowledge and personal experience from a physician and mother.
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Course Description
Post-concussion syndrome can present complex and persistent challenges for patients and clinicians. In this session, Barbara Kinder explores the neurological and personal dimensions of post-concussion syndrome from the perspective of both a clinician and a parent. Participants will examine the range of symptoms that may follow a concussion, including cognitive, emotional, and physical changes that can affect daily functioning. The presentation highlights the challenges involved in diagnosing and managing persistent post-concussion symptoms while emphasizing the importance of compassionate, patient-centered care. By combining clinical insight with personal experience, this session offers a deeper understanding of how concussion can affect individuals and families. Clinicians will gain perspective on the lived experience of recovery and the importance of supporting patients navigating the long-term effects of brain injury.
What you’ll learn:
- Understand common symptoms associated with post-concussion syndrome.
- Recognize challenges in diagnosing persistent concussion symptoms.
- Identify strategies used to support recovery from concussion.
- Explore the personal and family impact of brain injury.
- Apply patient-centered perspectives when managing concussion recovery.
Components
Educational Syllabus
- Topic 1 – Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome
- An overview of persistent symptoms that may follow a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.
- Topic 2 – Clinical Presentation of Post-Concussion Symptoms
- Explore common neurological, cognitive, and emotional symptoms experienced after concussion.
- Topic 3 – Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
- Examine the difficulties clinicians face when evaluating and treating persistent concussion symptoms.
- Topic 4 – A Physician’s Personal Perspective
- Understand the unique insights gained when a physician experiences concussion-related challenges through family caregiving.
- Topic 5 – Recovery and Rehabilitation Strategies
- Review approaches used to support recovery from post-concussion syndrome.
- Topic 6 – Lessons for Clinicians and Families
- Discover how personal experience can inform compassionate care and improved clinical understanding.
Venue, Hotels & Schedule
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Post-Concussion: A Mother's View
A 1-credit course exploring post-concussion syndrome through both clinical knowledge and personal experience from a physician and mother.
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