Listen to the podcast series about Brain Injury here!
1. Podcast cognitive problems in brain injury and brain injury after Covid-19
After the diagnosis of brain injury has been made, patients may experience cognitive problems (think of memory problems, and difficulty with attention and concentration). This is made more difficult because patients with brain damage have difficulty understanding their own limitations. This can make rehabilitation difficult. Therefore, this patient group should be well understood and guided.
In this podcast, driver and rehabilitation doctor speak up Merem medical rehabilitation Paulien Goossens and citizen science advisor at the Heart Foundation Liesbeth van der Wal about the visible and invisible cognitive consequences experienced by patients with both congenital and non-congenital brain injuries.
Quality of life
Brain injury has a major impact on patients’ quality of life. Patients realize that their lives are no longer what they used to be. Things like everyday chores are no longer so obvious or patients experience too much stimulation in certain situations, such as when attending a party.
Covid-19 and brain injury
There are links between brain injury and Covid-19. There are still ongoing studies into neurological complaints after a Covid-19 infection. Fortunately, more and more information is becoming known about this. Liesbeth and Paulien tell in the podcast what is currently known about the connection between COVID and brain injury and what is not yet known.
2. Podcast about reintegrating in the workplace after brain injury
3. Podcast about chronic brain injury with professor Carolien van Heugten
Many symptoms of chronic brain injury are invisible. As a result, it often takes a long time before patients with chronic brain injury are diagnosed, which can have a serious impact on quality of life. In this podcast Maarten le Fevre talks with Professor Carolien van Heugten of Maastricht University about the importance of recognizing and recognizing symptoms in a chronic brain injury in a timely manner.
Non-specific complaints
Complaints of chronic brain injury such as poor sleep, irritation or not being able to focus on work are often perceived as vague by the GP. This is quite distressing for a patient to hear. That is why these types of complaints are called non-specific. In this podcast, professor van Heugten explains how the link between non-specific complaints and the diagnosis of chronic brain injury can be improved.
case manager
It is important for a patient with brain injury that a case manager is active. This role can be filled by different people within healthcare. This is important because the GP does not always have time for this. In this podcast, Carolien explains why this case manager is so useful for a patient with chronic brain injury and how this aspect now influences the quality of life.
For more information, visit the website of The Brain Foundation
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