TorontoPMR 2018 - 11:15-11:45 - Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury

Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury
^{Friday, November 16th 11:15-11:45}
Speakers: Dr. David Cifu

Description:

The purpose of this presentation is educate health care providers, academicians, researchers and other professionals on the evidence-based, practical, clinical approach to the assessment, management and risk communication strategies for individuals who believe they may be at risk to develop or currently have Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy as a result of traumatic brain injury exposures or injuries, including repetitive traumatic brain Injury (concussions), sports injury or combat-related blast injury. Topics will include; a critical review of the scientific literature of CTE, blast, sports injury and mild TBI, an update of ongoing VA, DoD, and academic multicenter, longitudinal studies of individuals, including athletes, Veterans and Servicemembers, with exposures to one or more concussions, sports injury and blasts, a rational approach to diagnostic testing, a comprehensive, clinical practice guideline-directed management strategy, and recommendations on risk communication techniques for patients, caregivers and clinicians. The presentation will include a critical literature review, a research update from the VA/DoD Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium (CENC) Longitudinal Study, clinical case studies, and a recommended clinician’s guide to diagnostic testing (imaging, biomarker, posturography, electrophysiology, neuropsychology), rehabilitation therapies, diet, exercise, vocational services, medications, and mental health care. Issues surrounding research trial and brain donation will also be discussed.

Objectives: At the end of the session, the participants will be able to...
-- 1. Critically discuss the scientific literature and ongoing mTBI, sports injury, blast, and CTE research studies
-- 2. Formulate an assessment and management care plan for individuals who believe they are at risk for or have CTE due to one or more TBI exposures
-- 3. Recommend an evidence-based diagnostic approach for individuals who believe they are at risk for or have CTE due to one or more TBI exposures
-- 4. Prescribe a practical, CPG-guided, comprehensive intervention plan for individuals who believe they are at risk for or have CTE due to one or more TBI exposures
-- 5. Utilize appropriate and effective risk communication strategies concerning blast exposure, repetitive concussion, and CTE for individuals, Caregivers and Clinicians

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* 1. Please rate the session:

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The session met my expectations.	The session met my expectations. Strongly Disagree	The session met my expectations. Disagree	The session met my expectations. Neutral	The session met my expectations. Agree	The session met my expectations. Strongly Agree	The session met my expectations. N/A
The audio visuals and related materials were well chosen and of good quality.	The audio visuals and related materials were well chosen and of good quality. Strongly Disagree	The audio visuals and related materials were well chosen and of good quality. Disagree	The audio visuals and related materials were well chosen and of good quality. Neutral	The audio visuals and related materials were well chosen and of good quality. Agree	The audio visuals and related materials were well chosen and of good quality. Strongly Agree	The audio visuals and related materials were well chosen and of good quality. N/A
There was adequate time for questions/discussion and evaluation.	There was adequate time for questions/discussion and evaluation. Strongly Disagree	There was adequate time for questions/discussion and evaluation. Disagree	There was adequate time for questions/discussion and evaluation. Neutral	There was adequate time for questions/discussion and evaluation. Agree	There was adequate time for questions/discussion and evaluation. Strongly Agree	There was adequate time for questions/discussion and evaluation. N/A
I gained new knowledge and skills.	I gained new knowledge and skills. Strongly Disagree	I gained new knowledge and skills. Disagree	I gained new knowledge and skills. Neutral	I gained new knowledge and skills. Agree	I gained new knowledge and skills. Strongly Agree	I gained new knowledge and skills. N/A
The session was free from commercial bias.	The session was free from commercial bias. Strongly Disagree	The session was free from commercial bias. Disagree	The session was free from commercial bias. Neutral	The session was free from commercial bias. Agree	The session was free from commercial bias. Strongly Agree	The session was free from commercial bias. N/A

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* 2. Please rate the speaker: David Cifu

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The speaker demonstrated thorough knowledge about the topic and established a good rapport with the audience.	The speaker demonstrated thorough knowledge about the topic and established a good rapport with the audience. Strongly Disagree	The speaker demonstrated thorough knowledge about the topic and established a good rapport with the audience. Disagree	The speaker demonstrated thorough knowledge about the topic and established a good rapport with the audience. Neutral	The speaker demonstrated thorough knowledge about the topic and established a good rapport with the audience. Agree	The speaker demonstrated thorough knowledge about the topic and established a good rapport with the audience. Strongly Agree	The speaker demonstrated thorough knowledge about the topic and established a good rapport with the audience. N/A
The objectives were adequately met and the speaker stimulated enthusiasm about the topic.	The objectives were adequately met and the speaker stimulated enthusiasm about the topic. Strongly Disagree	The objectives were adequately met and the speaker stimulated enthusiasm about the topic. Disagree	The objectives were adequately met and the speaker stimulated enthusiasm about the topic. Neutral	The objectives were adequately met and the speaker stimulated enthusiasm about the topic. Agree	The objectives were adequately met and the speaker stimulated enthusiasm about the topic. Strongly Agree	The objectives were adequately met and the speaker stimulated enthusiasm about the topic. N/A
The speaker was well informed, spoke clearly, managed time well and answered questions satisfactorily (an overall assessment is requested).	The speaker was well informed, spoke clearly, managed time well and answered questions satisfactorily (an overall assessment is requested). Strongly Disagree	The speaker was well informed, spoke clearly, managed time well and answered questions satisfactorily (an overall assessment is requested). Disagree	The speaker was well informed, spoke clearly, managed time well and answered questions satisfactorily (an overall assessment is requested). Neutral	The speaker was well informed, spoke clearly, managed time well and answered questions satisfactorily (an overall assessment is requested). Agree	The speaker was well informed, spoke clearly, managed time well and answered questions satisfactorily (an overall assessment is requested). Strongly Agree	The speaker was well informed, spoke clearly, managed time well and answered questions satisfactorily (an overall assessment is requested). N/A
The facilitator was prepared, managed time well and encouraged participation and evaluation.	The facilitator was prepared, managed time well and encouraged participation and evaluation. Strongly Disagree	The facilitator was prepared, managed time well and encouraged participation and evaluation. Disagree	The facilitator was prepared, managed time well and encouraged participation and evaluation. Neutral	The facilitator was prepared, managed time well and encouraged participation and evaluation. Agree	The facilitator was prepared, managed time well and encouraged participation and evaluation. Strongly Agree	The facilitator was prepared, managed time well and encouraged participation and evaluation. N/A

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* 3. As a result of attending this session I am planning to: (Check all that apply)

a) Discuss the session with my colleagues.

b) Pursue additional learning activities.

c) Complete a Personal Learning Project.

d) Change my practice.
Please explain the change you are planning to make or the learning you plan to complete (if applicable):

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* 4. Other comments/suggestions/topics for future meetings:

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