Opinion
Ruth Hunt, a journalist and columnist who lives with spinal cord injury, on what she believes is a concerning reduction in access to in-person appointments.
In-person monitoring appointments for long-term patients with a spinal cord injury (SCI) have now, in many cases, been replaced with remote calls, either by phone or video; meaning many of those with substantial needs are not getting a regular face to face appointment with their spinal team putting them at risk of harm. Using remote methods, such as phone or video calls for appointments with doctors is something we have seen in primary care. But it hasn’t stopped there, such appointments have seeped into secondary services, such as spinal cord injury centres (SCIC). This has caused alarm as the research regarding remote appointments in primary care reveals serious safety concerns for some patients. Could this be the case for those using secondary services like those living with SCI?
Dr Chen-onn Leong discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the ongoing development of rehabilitation technology - could we be looking at a future without therapists? Healthcare is no exception to the new era of possibilities brought about by the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). These revolutionary technologies have shown great promise in the field of rehabilitation for helping people recover from illnesses, disabilities, and cognitive impairments.
In supporting people whose brain injury is often disguised by other factors, professionals must challenge unconscious bias and ensure their curiosity can see beyond a person’s immediate presentation, says Ellie Atkins, social worker and safeguarding lead at Manchester City Council. Here, she tells the story of brain injury survivor Jessica and the many challenges she faces - but how, through the recognition of her complexities and provision of appropriate support from safeguarding and support services, she is now on the road to rebuilding her life
Expert analysis on the role of live stroke registries in improving pathway management.
Award-winning Maria Morris at Circle Case Management shares her insight
Pioneering partnership between Proclaim Care and Brain and Mind devises a new approach to effectively supporting the condition
Natalie Mackenzie, director of BIS Services and cognitive rehabilitation therapist, gives her analysis of the updated INCOG 2.0 guidelines BIS Services have provided specialist cognitive rehabilitation assistants for nearly 17 years, to provide support and rehabilitation to individuals living with brain injury and neurological conditions. As a cognitive rehabilitation therapist, I am often asked [...]
Prof Rudi Coetzer, clinical director at Brainkind – the UK’s largest brain injury charity – spoke to NR Times about the neuro-behavioural approach to treatment. He explained how it addresses patients’ social behaviour and their ability to adapt to changing situations through the use of repetition, practice, feedback, and compensation as well as its benefits [...]
