AVC Mini-Summit: A Milestone Event
Quebec Rehab Teams Celebrate Four Years of Stroke Care Innovation
Montreal,QC – Over 87 rehabilitation specialists from across the Montérégie region,along with representatives from Montreal,gathered on november 21st for a mini-summit celebrating four years of progress in post-stroke care. The event, hosted by the Direction des programmes Déficiences of the CISSS, highlighted the successful implementation of the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ Stroke Continuum within specialized adult motor disability rehabilitation teams.
The summit provided a platform too showcase advancements in stroke rehabilitation and foster new collaborations.
“The presentations were truly captivating,” said a summit organizer.
Highlights included:
“Coup de cœur” project: Clinicians from the 7+ years and URFI teams presented their innovative project aimed at improving patient outcomes.
ATCCM Update: The Association des traumatisés cranio-cérébraux de la Montérégie (ATCCM) shared the evolution and expansion of their services for stroke survivors.
Patient Perspective: A stroke survivor generously shared their personal journey and message of hope with attendees.
Cutting-Edge Research: Renowned researchers presented their latest findings on various aspects of stroke rehabilitation.
Research spotlight:
The mini-summit featured presentations on a range of groundbreaking research, including:
Upper Limb Rehabilitation: Physiotherapist Nancy Blais from the CISSSMO presented compelling data on effective upper limb rehabilitation techniques.
Innovation in Quebec: Marika Demers from the IRGLM provided insights into the latest advancements in stroke research across Quebec.
tele-Rehabilitation: Isabelle Gaboury and Karen Hurtubise from the University of Sherbrooke discussed the impact of the pandemic on tele-rehabilitation services for stroke survivors.
Sexuality and Stroke: Louis-Pierre Auger from the University of Sherbrooke explored the often-overlooked topic of sexuality after stroke.
* Psychosocial Impacts: Cristina leblanc from the CISSSME presented a thorough review of the literature on the psychosocial consequences of stroke.
For more facts and resources on stroke care, visit the CISSS website’s dedicated stroke toolkit.
Quebec Rehab Teams Mark Four Years of Stroke Care Progress
Montreal, QC – A mini-summit on November 21st brought together over 87 rehabilitation specialists from the Montérégie region and Montreal to celebrate four years of advancements in post-stroke care.
Hosted by the Direction des programmes Déficiences of the CISSS, the event highlighted the triumphant implementation of the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ Stroke Continuum within specialized adult motor disability rehabilitation teams.
The summit offered a platform to showcase innovative approaches to stroke rehabilitation and foster new collaborations.
Key highlights included presentations on:
“coup de cœur” project: Clinicians from the 7+ years and URFI teams presented their project focused on improving patient outcomes.
ATCCM Update: The Association des traumatisés cranio-cébraux de la Montérégie (ATCCM) detailed the evolution and expansion of their services for stroke survivors.
Patient Outlook: A stroke survivor shared their personal journey and message of hope.
Research Takes Center Stage
The summit featured cutting-edge research presentations, including:
Upper Limb Rehabilitation: Physiotherapist Nancy Blais (CISSSMO) presented data on effective upper limb rehabilitation techniques.
Innovation in Quebec: Marika Demers (IRGLM) discussed advancements in stroke research across Quebec.
tele-rehabilitation: Isabelle Gaboury and Karen Hurtubise (University of Sherbrooke) explored the impact of the pandemic on tele-rehabilitation services for stroke survivors.
Sexuality and Stroke: Louis-Pierre Auger (University of Sherbrooke) addressed the often overlooked topic of sexuality after stroke.
Psychosocial Impacts: Cristina Leblanc (CISSSME) offered a review of the literature on the psychosocial consequences of stroke.
For more information on stroke care, visit the CISSS website’s dedicated stroke toolkit.