A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Approach To Assessment And Treatment Of Persons With Disorders Of Consciousness

Milwaukee, WI US
October 11, 2024
The purpose of this seminar is to present the supporting rationale and tools for evidence-based assessment and monitoring of persons with DoC. The course will begin with a “state of the science” review of recent advances in assessment, treatment, and outcomes research focusing on persons with DoC. This introduction will be followed discussion and illustration of the top causes of diagnostic error in assessing patients with DoC.
 
Next, the course will review the principles, applications, and properties of the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R); review the prerequisite arousal facilitation protocol needed to conduct a reliable and valid CRS-R; and provide didactic and hands-on training in the use of the CRS-R-FAST (For Accelerated Standardized Testing), an abbreviated CRS-R intended for intensive care unit settings.
 
Finally, the course will conclude with a presentation and discussion of the interpretation of the CRS-R, including illustrative case studies; an introduction to the CRS-R Recovery Ruler; and an open forum discussion with attendees. Participant interaction is expected throughout the course.

Target Audience

Clinical providers involved in assessment, decision making, and family communication regarding persons with disorders of consciousness.  

Learning Objectives

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Describe the clinical and neurophysiologic features of syndromes associated with severe alterations in consciousness.   
  • Identify the top 10 causes of diagnostic error in assessing persons with severe alterations of consciousness.  
  • Administer, score, and interpret the CRS-R-FAST; Interpret CRS-R scores.  

 

Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Katie Krahn
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-7306
Email: 
kkrahn@mcw.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 6.75 APA
    APA credit.
  • 6.75 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
06/20/2024
Course expires: 
01/10/2025
Event starts: 
10/11/2024 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
10/11/2024 - 5:00pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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7:45-8:15 am

Registration/Continental breakfast

8:15-9:30 am

Opening Presentation:  Disorders of consciousness (DoC):  The state of the science 2024

9:30-10:00 am

Top 10 causes of diagnostic error in assessment of patients with DoC

10:00-10:15 am

Break

10:15-11:15 am

Overview of the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R): Principles, clinical/research applications, and psychometric properties

11:15-12:00 pm

Review and demonstration of the CRS-R Arousal Facilitation Protocol

12:00-1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00-1:30 pm

CRS-R-FAST:  CRS-R For Accelerated Standardized Testing (for daily tracking in the ICU)

1:30-2:30 pm

Interpretation of CRS-R Score Profiles Part I (with an introduction to CRS-R Recovery Ruler and differential diagnostic case studies/videos)

2:30-2:45 pm

Break

2:45-3:45 pm

Interpretation of CRS-R Score Profiles Part II

3:45-4:30 pm 

Open forum discussion with attendees

Medical College of WI
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
HUB; Dunn Conference Room, A1015/A1035
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Lin Nelson, PhD, ABPP-CN
Associate Professor and Director of Translational Research
Department of Neurosurgery
Medical College of Wisconsin

 

Gregory Rozansky, MD
Assistant Professor
Hospitalist, Neurology, Intensive Care Unit
Medical College of Wisconsin

 

Joseph Giacino, PhD
Director of Rehabilitation Neuropsychology
Director, SRH Disorders of Consciousness Program
Co-Director, Rehabilitation Outcomes Center at Spaulding
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Harvard Medical School

 

The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved.

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Company

Role

   

ACCME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

HOURS OF PARTICIPATION FOR ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 6.75 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

 

Psychology CE Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Medical College of Wisconsin maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

This activity contains content or processes that may be potentially stressful.

MCW's Psychology Continuing Education Grievance Policy

Available Credit

  • 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 6.75 APA
    APA credit.
  • 6.75 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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This conference will be in-person, with a virtual option.  Click the "take course" tab to sign up for the event.  Please contact Katie Krahn at kkrahn@mcw.edu to receive the virtual link to attend. 
Boxed lunches will be available at the course. If you have a dietary restriction, contact Katie Krahn.