Navigating TBI together: A couple’s story for healthcare professionals

Title : Navigating TBI together: A couple’s story for healthcare professionals

Abstract:

This lecture highlights the shared journey of resilience and victory as a couple faces the unique challenges posed by traumatic brain injury (TBI). It describes the emotional, practical, and positive aspects a loved one experiences while living with someone with TBI. The presentation provides insights into how healthcare staff can support patients with TBI and their loved ones. Featuring a husband-and-wife team, the lecture offers valuable lessons from their life together, including overcoming challenges, managing word-finding difficulties, and providing hope from the lived experiences of a TBI patient 27 years after the incident.

Biography:

Amanda Freedman has 28 years of experience in obstetrics and has been a Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for 19 years. She has presented at state, regional, and international conferences on various topics. She was named one of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina in 2010. As president of the OB and CNS state-wide organizations of North Carolina, she revitalized both, achieving record attendance. Amanda is dedicated to enhancing patient care and working collaboratively with teams to improve patient outcomes.