EP 144: Hidden Crisis of Brain Injuries in Healthcare Worker Assaults
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Dr. Daniel Rafie discusses the hidden crisis of traumatic brain injuries among healthcare workers due to workplace assaults.
In this episode, Traumatic Brain Injury and Spine Specialist, Dr. Daniel Rafie discusses the often overlooked issue of traumatic brain injuries among healthcare workers, especially nurses, due to workplace assaults. He highlights the importance of recognizing brain injury symptoms, early intervention, recovery and systemic changes needed to support affected healthcare professionals. The episode also touches on concussions as an invisible injuries and compounded PTSD and trauma after assault. There is a need for research in the area of brain injuries in healthcare workers after workplace assault. Thank you to Nurses Uncorked Sponsor, Dr. Lorre Laws PhD, RN. Please visit drlorrelaws.com/assessment for free nurse specific trauma assessment. Thank you to Nurses Uncorked Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 20% off your first bundle. Advertise on the show! Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: nursesuncorked@gmail.com Become a Patron! Gain early access to episodes, ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, giveaways, Zoom parties, shout-outs, and much more…
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