Interprofessional Collaborative Management of Postconcussion Cognitive Symptoms

Purpose: The purpose of this clinical focus article is to illustrate an interprofessional cognitive rehabilitation approach. Invited experts representing physical medicine and rehabilitation, clinical neuropsychology/rehabilitation psychology, registered nurse care coordination, and speech-language pathology share viewpoints from their discipline to engage in collaborative interventions with the goal of enhancing treatment outcomes. Conclusions: Treating the multifactorial symptoms of concussion requires expertise from an interdisciplinary team (IDT) of professionals, contributing unique perspectives and providing integrative services to optimize rehabilitation outcomes for patients. Speech-language pathologists serve an important role on IDTs to deliver personalized, targeted therapies for prolonged or persistent postconcussion cognitive impairment.

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This article highlights the importance of an interprofessional cognitive rehabilitation approach and emphasizes the role of interdisciplinary teams in treating patients with concussion, especially in optimizing rehabilitation outcomes. Speech-language pathologists play a crucial role in the team by providing personalized and targeted therapies to help patients cope with prolonged cognitive impairment after concussion.