Key Findings
Key Findings
Practitioners Lack Sufficient Education
As per the findings in my literature review, attending ‘Understanding Brain Injury’ workshop hosted by Nanaimo Brain Injury Society and presented by Ashleigh Wasner (RPN), the survey conducted targeting practitioners and survivors, and the ‘The Foundations of Brain Injury for Healthcare Professionals’ course, all led to this conclusion that practitioners lack sufficient education. All the research that supported this project highlighted the need for more comprehensive training and certification for both practitioners and primary caregivers.
Brain Injuries not Classified as a Chronic Disability
According to Brain Injury Canada's mission statement (2023), after being discharged from the hospital, individuals often encounter insufficient care due to the inadequate recognition of brain injuries as lifelong conditions. This assertion is further supported by insights obtained from a survey in which both survivors and current practitioners addressed the prevalent misconceptions regarding Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs).
Peer Support Increases Quality of Life Outcomes
Peer support has continuously been mentioned in the research, the interactions with peer support workers, and in the course ‘The Foundations of Brain Injury for Health Care Professionals’. All have been said to bring about positive outcomes and increase quality of life through the interaction with individuals with lived experiences.