Interviewee: Dr. Lynne Lourdes Lucena
Interviewer: Stefana-Andrada Dobran
The third edition of the Neurotrauma Treatment Simulation Center (NTSC) was held from June 17-20 in Vienna, Austria. This multidisciplinary event focuses on advancing global neurotrauma care through collaboration among specialists from various fields.
Dr. Lynne Lourdes Lucena is the Founding President of the Neurotrauma Society of the Philippines, the Vice-President of the Academy of Philippino Neurosurgeons and Chair of the Neurotrauma Committee of the Asian Australian Society of Neurological Surgeons.
With 32 years of experience, Dr. Lucena is a strong advocate for multidisciplinary and holistic management in neurotrauma care. Recognizing neurotrauma as a significant public health burden, she believes that strategic action can address both mortality and the long-term impacts of neurotrauma. Her focus is not only on reducing mortality rates but also on long-term goals, such as decreasing morbidity, improving patient functionality, and enhancing productivity.
In the Philippines, she notes limitations in pre-hospital neurotrauma care, especially in provincial areas, and while ICU care has improved, there is still no dedicated neurotrauma ICU. Challenges also exist in post-surgical care, including cognitive rehabilitation, due to a shortage of specialists such as physical therapists, speech therapists, and neuropsychiatrists. Despite these challenges, her institution benefits from a highly supportive administration eager to establish new programs and partnerships, and there is a growing awareness of neurotrauma, an increasing number of specialists, and improved ICU resources.
She sees an effective neurotrauma team as one that comprehensively addresses every stage of the patient’s care journey, from initial response to rehabilitation. With this vision, she hopes to bring the NTSC program to her country to support the development of a fully multidisciplinary neurotrauma team that meets all aspects of patient care.
The NTSC offers participants the tools and insights needed to enhance neurotrauma care, from the pre-hospital phase to rehabilitation, ensuring better patient outcomes globally.
You can find out more information about the 3rd Neurotrauma Treatment Simulation Center (NTSC) at: https://brain-amn.org/event/ntsc-2024/
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