International World Stroke Day Workshop 2015
Sunday, 25 October 2015
12.30PM-6.30PM
Courtyard Marriott Hotel
Registration: BDS$125 – Physicians; BDS75 – Allied Health; BDS$50.00 – Students
Special Guest Speaker Dr. Andre Douen, Neurologist from Canada will be exploring Functions of the Brain in Relation to Stroke and Common Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Syndromes. Local Physician and Stress Management Consultant Dr. Alexine Jackman, will be looking at the challenges Health Care Providers face while caring for the patient with stroke. Other feature presentations will be from specialists in Research, Paramedics, Nursing, Occupational and Physical Therapy. A special patient perspective on “Living Young With Aphasic Stroke” will be given by a young woman living with just that. Health Professionals of all types are invited to attend.
Draft Agenda: Neurological Effects of Stroke
12.00-12.30PM Registration
12.30-12.40 Welcome and introductions
12.40 – 1.20 Functions of the Brain in Relation to Stroke, Dr. Andre Douen, Neurologist
1.20-1.50 Common Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Syndromes, Dr. Andre Douen
1.50-2.20 Neurological Evaluation on the Road – EAS Paramedic Officer
2.20-3.20 Lunch
3.20-3.50 A&E to Discharge, a Critical Pathway – Prof David Corbin
3.50-4.20 Stress management for HCP’s whilst caring for a Stroke Patient – Dr Alexine Jackman, GP/ Stress Management Consultant
4.20-4.50 Critical pathway case study – To Be Announced, HSFB Physician
4.50-5.20 Living Young with an Aphasic stroke – Tracia-Ann Jessemy, Patient
5.20-5.50 Stroke rehab from hospital to home – Tarah Towler, Physiotherapist
5.50-6.20 The BNR and data collection – Tanya Martelly, Director, Barbados National Registry
6.20-6.30 Closing Remarks
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