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Presentations:
Sleep in children and adolescents who sustained traumatic brain injury
Prof Suncica Lah, PhD, FCCN, Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, The University of Sydney
Prof Lah has carried out research and clinical work with children and adults who sustained brain damage through a variety of causes as well as with patients with developmental disorders since 1986. She is also a Consultant Neuropsychologist (Medical Dispute Assessor) for the Motor Accidents Authority and Transcultural Mental Health Centre.
Sleep in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Dr Marnie Graco, BPhysio(hon), MPH, PhD, Physiotherapist and Implementation Scientist, Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health
Dr Graco’s PhD (University of Melbourne 2019) investigated the clinical management of obstructive sleep apnoea in people with high spinal cord injury. Her program of research aims to enhance the lives of people with neuromuscular diseases through understanding and improving the delivery of their health care.
What are the 3 key points that the audience will take away after attending this webinar?
- Understand and recognise the presence of sleep difficulties in patients with traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
- Understand the mechanisms by which sleep disorders occur in these patients
- Understand the complexities relating to sleep disorder management in these patients
Who would benefit from attending this webinar?
Researchers, clinicians, and students
Other information
- Training Hours: 1.00