This interview was recorded during Neurotrauma Treatment Simulation Center (NTSC), Vienna, April 16-21, 2023
Interviewee: Dr. Vera Wohlgenannt, from AUVA Rehabilitationszentrum Meidling in Vienna, Austria
Interviewer: Diana Chira
Dr. Wohlgenannt, a neurologist specializing in TBI neurorehabilitation and faculty member of the NTSC 2023, expressed her motivation to participate in the program, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge and information across borders and disciplines. She highlighted the unique opportunity to present a comprehensive chain of treatment, spanning from the acute phase to neurorehabilitation.
During the discussion, Dr. Wohlgenannt addressed the primary challenges associated with neurotrauma management and treatment, specifically focusing on the collaboration between trauma hospitals and the rehabilitation system, which poses a significant challenge in Austria. She also highlighted the gaps that should be given priority in medical practice, exploring the distinct approaches to occupational and non-occupational accidents (e.g., sports trauma), and shedding light on the issue of delayed rehabilitation for the latter category.
Lastly, the interview delved into the crucial topics that are being prioritized in the development of the new AMN Guidelines.
For additional insights from the NTSC 2023 faculty and previous participants, we invite you to explore the diverse perspectives available at:
- NTSC 2023 Interview Series | Dr. Agata Andrzejewska, Clinical Hospital, Szczecin, Poland
- NTSC 2023 Interview Series | Dr. Julia Flechsenhar, Klinik Floridsdorf
- NTSC 2023 Interview Series | Prof. Helmut Trimmel, Landeskrankenhaus Wiener Neustadt
We kindly invite you to browse our Interview category https://brain-amn.org/category/interviews/.
For sure you will find a cluster of informative discussions with different specialists in the field of neurotrauma.
