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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 14h

Une évaluation complète de tous les aspects fonctionnels après un traumatisme craniocérébral est essentielle! Cela implique de comprendre qui était le patient avant sa blessure: sa personnalité, ses compétences et ses aptitudes, afin de mieux évaluer l’impact du TCC.

🔗 kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 14h

A comprehensive assessment of all areas of function after a #TBI is important! This includes understanding who the patient was before their injury – their personality, skills, and abilities – to better evaluate the impact of the injury.

🔗 kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

#ScienceLiteracyWeek

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 15h

In the sunshine at the 2025 @piper-uhn.bsky.social Research Day ☀️ 💙

Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 1d

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 1d

💙 Happy #NationalPrimaryCareWeek!
From diagnosis to treatment, recovery, & long-term management, Primary Care Providers play an essential role in supporting patients & families every step of the way after a #TraumaticBrainInjury or #TraumaticSpinalCordInjury.

🔗 www.neurotraumapathways.ca

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 5d

✅ Les données probantes sur les meilleures pratiques suggèrent que recevoir au bon moment les services d’une équipe de réadaptation interprofessionnelles peut améliorer le rétablissement et réduire le recours aux soins de santé.

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 5d

🧠 People with #TBI may experience complex physical, behavioral & cognitive changes.

✅ Best-practice evidence suggests that receiving timely, interprofessional rehabilitation services can improve recovery outcomes and decrease preventable healthcare utilization.

kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 7d

👴👵 C'est la #JournéeInternationaledesPersonnesAgées!

Saviez-vous que la réadaptation spécialisée en milieu hospitalier après un #TraumatismeCraniocérébral peut protéger contre la mortalité précoce chez les personnes âgées?

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 7d

👴👵 It’s #InternationalDayofOlderPersons!
Did you know that specialized inpatient rehabilitation after #TraumaticBrainInjury may protect against early mortality in older adults?

Check out Chapter C of our TBI Guideline for more info on TBI inpatient rehabilitation: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 8d

⚡September is #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth.
To assess #SpinalCordInjury pain (including pain severity, physical functioning, and emotional functioning), healthcare providers should use the International Spinal Cord Injury Basic Pain Data Set.

Learn more: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 8d

🧡 Today, we honor the survivors of residential schools & the ongoing impacts of colonialism. It is our responsibility to learn & work towards a future rooted in respect & healing. #NationalDayForTruthandReconciliation

Indigenous Health after TBI/SCI: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/indigenous-h...

Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 14d

🧠💜 Today is Rowan’s Law Day!

Rowan Stringer sustained 3 concussions over a 6-day period while playing rugby. She had a #concussion but didn’t know her brain needed time to heal. She later passed away.

Concussions are serious. For more info, visit: concussionsontario.org

#RowansLawDay

Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 16d

🧠 This #ConcussionAwarenessWeek, make sure to explore the Toronto Concussion Navigator: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/concussion-n...

Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 19d

⚡Septembre est le #MoisInternationalDeSensibilisationÀLaDouleur.

Les personnes atteintes d'un traumatisme craniocérébral peuvent souffrir de douleurs et des céphalées immédiatement après leur blessure, mais aussi tout au long de leur convalescence.

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 19d

⚡September is #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth.

People with #TBI can suffer from pain and headaches immediately following their injury and throughout the period of recovery.

💡Check out Chapter P of our #TBI Guideline for more info and recommendations: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 21d

Today is #RehabilitationDay!
Interprofessional specialized rehab is a key stage of the ideal care pathway for people after neurotrauma.

For example, check out our ideal care pathway building blocks for #TraumaticBrainInjury: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/about-modera...

Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 22d

The leading cause of #SCI in Ontario is #falls. Once someone has an SCI, they are also more likely to fall than the general population.

Check out:
💡The Neurotrauma Care Pathways: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/about-trauma...
💡Can-SCIP: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en

#SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth

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Pride in Patient Engagement in Research @piper-uhn.bsky.social · 26d

📢 Join us on September 24th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST to learn from Judy Gargaro and the team’s PLEX partner about “How to Make Caregiving ‘E.A.S.I.E.R’? Advocating for Better Caregiver Support After Brain Injury”

Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/postattendee...

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 28d

🕊️💛Aujourd’hui, c’est la #JournéeMondialeDeLaPréventionDuSuicide.

Consultez:
🔗 Le chapitre Q de notre guide sur traumatisme craniocérébral: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...
🔗 Le chapitre sur le bien-être émotionnel des lignes directrices #SCI: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 28d

🕊️ 💛 Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. TBI & SCI can disrupt identity, relationships, and a sense of belonging - factors deeply tied to mental health and well-being.

Check out:
🔗 TBI Guideline Ch. Q: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...
🔗 SCI Guideline Ch.O: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · Sep 8

❗#SCI Care Gap Alert: Poor availability of diagnostic imaging in rural & remote areas. This means longer wait times for necessary consultations/surgeries.

🔗 Check out:
- Our SCI page: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/about-trauma...
- Can-SCIP: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en

#SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth

Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌸💕 C’est la #JournéeMondialeDeLaSantéSexuelle – un rappel que la santé sexuelle est un élément essentiel du bien-être général.

Consultez:
🔗 Le chapitre U de notre guide #TCC: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...
🔗 Le chapitre Santé sexuelle et relations du Guide #SCI: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌸 💕 Today is #WorldSexualHealthDay – a reminder that sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being.

Check out:
🔗 Chapter U of our #TBI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...
🔗 The Sexual Health & Relationships chapter of the #SCI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · Sep 3

Primary care plays a critical role in maintaining health & preventing avoidable complications after an #SCI.

⭐️ New resources have been developed to support individuals with SCI & guide primary care teams in delivering best practice care: Check them out: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/sci-wellness...

Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · Aug 28

As summer comes to an end and regular routines pick back up, it’s important to know where to turn to for #spinalcordinjury support.

Help is just a phone call away:
📞 Call SCIO at 416-422-5644 or 1-877-422-1112
📞 To speak to a registered nurse, call Health811 at 8-1-1 or TTY at 7-1-1