Interviewee: Prof. Stefanie Duchac
Interviewer: Stefana-Andrada Dobran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjF2I65h2vE
Professor Stefanie Duchac is a leading speech and language therapy specialist and professor at SRH University in Germany, with extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating dysphagia following stroke and traumatic brain injury. She serves as head of the ESSD Academy and is an active advocate for interprofessional dysphagia care. Professor Duchac participated as a speaker at the 22nd AMN Congress and as faculty at the NTSC Extended AMN Intensives Thailand Edition.
During our interview, Professor Stefanie Duchac addressed:
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The essential role of the AMN in connecting education, clinical practice, research, and advocacy within neurotraumatology;
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Her experience at the NTSC simulation course;
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The importance of integrating speech and language pathology into holistic, patient-centered TBI care.
The 22nd AMN Congress, which took place July 4-5 in Bangkok, Thailand, brought together world-experts from the complex domain of neurotraumatology to address developments in neurotrauma research, clinical management, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation strategies. The scientific program encompassed pre-hospital care, neurosurgical interventions, intensive care protocols, and long-term neurorehabilitation, including dedicated sessions on nursing cross-training and the latest advancements in neurotrauma biomarkers and data registries.
NTSC Extended AMN Intensives hosted its first edition this year in Thailand, following the legacy of NTSC Vienna. On July 3rd, the Phramongkutklao Hospital hosted almost 40 international participants, who participated in interactive workshops and simulation scenarios of neurotrauma cases.
You can find out more information about the 22nd AMN Congress at: https://brain-amn.org/amn-congress-2025/
Moreover, you can learn about the innovative NTSC Extended AMN Intensives at: https://brain-amn.org/event/ntsc-2025/
We invite you to browse our interview category: https://brain-amn.org/category/interviews/. You will find a cluster of informative discussions with different specialists in the field of neurotrauma.
Learn how the AMN is setting new international standards in neurotrauma care and driving innovation in multidisciplinary neurotrauma care worldwide!
