Interprofessional Collaborative Management of Postconcussion Cognitive Symptoms

Am J Speech Lang Pathol. 2021 Jul 14;30(4):1598-1610. doi: 10.1044/2021_AJSLP-20-00313. Epub 2021 Jun 25.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Brain Concussion* / complications
  • Brain Concussion* / diagnosis
  • Brain Concussion* / therapy
  • Cognition
  • Communication Disorders*
  • Humans
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome* / therapy
  • Speech-Language Pathology*