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Concussion education can play an important role to #starttheconversation regarding knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions around head injuries. In today's Research In Action blog, James Wilkes, PhD, MEd, ATC and Lindsey Calandra, MSN, CRNP of the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia share why it’s important to consider disparities within that education. They also offer tips for clinicians, school administrators, policymakers, community organizations and families: https://ow.ly/c80e50TqUnO #NationalConcussionAwarenessDay #concussionawareness

It looks interesting and positive Dr Kevin Gallagher one of the main, if not the main concern I come across which I think seriously undermines the quality of therapeutic care is not enough focus on professional development and processes to support the therapeutic work. The care standard approach to staff supervision is inadequate - I know that there is the flexibility to do what is felt to be needed. Supervision once a month is a weak process - it amounts to about 10 hours of supervision for every 1800 hours worked with young people who are complex to work with. Other processes such as consultation on therapeutic work and organizational processes and dynamics should be given serious consideration. Training, reflective spaces. Team meetings ideally weekly are good practice. Some organizations do these aspects very well but I don't think it is as commonplace as it should be. Inspectors seem satisfied if someone has a monthly or sometimes even 6 weekly supervision. I have never heard a concern being raised about care workers not having a professional development plan. With all the talk about relational work and children needing love, unless serious attention is paid to these issues it won't happen. Not through a lack of intent but achieving what is being talked about is extremely difficult. All the difficult as well as the good stuff needs regular and high-quality attention. Very best wishes for the event.

At ConnexHealth, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities in honoring the significance of Orange Shirt Day, a day of reflection, reconciliation, and remembrance for the survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned home. The orange shirt symbolizes the stories of those affected by the residential school system, like Phyllis Webstad, whose bright orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at a residential school. It represents the loss of identity, culture, and dignity experienced by thousands of Indigenous children. As healthcare providers, it’s our responsibility to listen, learn, and contribute to the healing journey: Understanding trauma: Indigenous communities carry the intergenerational trauma of residential schools. As we care for our patients, it’s essential to offer trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support. Supporting reconciliation: We acknowledge the ongoing impact of colonialism on Indigenous health and well-being, and we are committed to supporting Indigenous-led healing and healthcare initiatives. Promoting education: Through continued education and dialogue, we aim to foster understanding and contribute to a healthcare system that respects and values Indigenous ways of knowing and healing. Today, we wear orange to recognize that “Every Child Matters” and commit to learning, growing, and standing with Indigenous communities on the path to healing and reconciliation. #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #ConnexHealth #TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousHealing #HealthcareReconciliation

Words matter: Say solitary confinement not restrictive practices! Words matter, language influences thought we need to digest Baroness Hollins report and adopt the language that governments and politicians want avoid. Restrictive practice is an overused term that takes emotion away. We need to put back words that evoke emotional connection. Please don't sanitise these terms. Solitary confinement cannot be turned into a nice phrase lets use words thst convert emotional impact. I stand by Baroness Hollins report even if our government does not. #humanrights #solitaryconfinement #seclusion #rrn #lowarousal #studio3

A really thought provoking webinar! Included, was probably one of the most amazing videos I’ve ever seen. It really gets your brain thinking about these people with experience of enduring solitary confinement. It was great to listen to so many people doing incredible work to try and make a difference to a culture change and a shift in approach. If you get the opportunity to watch the webinar, I highly recommend. #transformingcare #homesnothospitals #healthandsocialcare #nhs

Such an important area of research. Check out details below 👇🏼

As a physician who spends significant time in long-term care (LTC), I am excited to see this kind of research happening in Australia. The project by Monash University, aimed at increasing access to allied health rehabilitation in aged care homes, is exactly the type of initiative that needs to be prioritized. Movement and exercise are medicine, and it’s time we started studying them with the same rigor as pharmaceutical interventions. This holistic approach can significantly improve the quality of life for residents. I hope Canada/Ontario will follow suit with similar research efforts, integrating more allied health professionals into LTC settings. Let’s advocate for more studies that go beyond pharma-focused interventions. #AgedCare #Rehabilitation #AlliedHealth #LTC #MovementIsMedicine #HealthcareInnovation

Top 10 priorities for adults living with #Type1Diabetes published in DiabeticMedicine 📢 A study we helped conduct as part of a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership reveals the most important unanswered questions about #T1D, based on the priorities of adults in the United Kingdom and Ireland. These priorities will help guide future #research to focus on what matters most to people living with type 1. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gc9gMY #GBDoc #NIDoc

There are going to be some great discussions at the National Advance Care Planning Symposium. Get your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/gWNA-k7G Join us as we showcase best practice advance care planning in aged care: supporting older persons’ right to person-centred care. 📢 Hear the consumer and carer voice 📢Network and hear from colleagues who are applying best practice 📢Hear about challenges faced in the real world 📢Learn about available resources, support and education from experts in the field 📢Explore supported decision making, beyond a binary view of capacity Advance Care Planning Australia #advancecareplanning #AgedCare #AgedCareAct

In this recent blog, Jane Harding highlights the often-overlooked perspectives of carers and emphasises the need for collaboration between clinicians and carers in clinical assessments. Learn how integrating carers' insights leads to more accurate assessments and effective interventions, ultimately fostering resilient outcomes for vulnerable youth. https://lnkd.in/ge5R63v4