In this episode, we discuss our ability to predict outcomes after moderate to severe brain injury.
Episode Guests:
Dr. Joseph T. Giacino, PhD is a neuropsychologist at Spaulding Rehabilitation and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston Massachusetts. At Spaulding, he directs the Rehabilitation Neuropsychology Service, Disorders of Consciousness Program and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory. At Harvard Medical School, he is a professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and teaches neuroethics at the Center for Bioethics. He is adjunct professor in the Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. His work focuses on developing more precise assessment methods and effective treatment interventions for individuals with severe brain injury. He serves as the director of the Spaulding-Harvard Traumatic Brain Injury Model System.
Nicole Godaire is chief executive officer of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) and has been with BIA-MA since 2005. Nicole’s passion is advocating for the brain injury community, improving access to more programs and services for individuals with brain injury and caregivers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nicole’s relationships within the provider community have made it possible for BIA-MA to increase brain injury awareness and close gaps in services across the state.
Tracey Macarty is mother to Will Emery, who lived with a traumatic brain injury until his passing in 2018. Will was an avid car enthusiast, always tinkering with his numerous vehicles. He loved playing drums with his band Arm the Hopeless. Above all, he loved his family and friends and you never walked away without a smile on your face. He guided his mother through the most harrowing time of her life, giving her life purpose. He always made sure he told her, "I love you more." Tracey was a staunch advocate for her son and hopes to continue spreading awareness and compassion for people experiencing traumatic brain injuries.
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Episode Articles & Related Research
- Functional Outcomes Over the First Year After Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in the Prospective, Longitudinal TRACK-TBI Study
- Recovery of Consciousness and Functional Outcome in Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury: What Is a Favorable Outcome?
- Spaulding-Harvard Traumatic Brain Injury Model System
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