05/08/2026
Our outreach coordinator, Brett, helped organize an Interprofessional Education event bringing together University of Dayton students from Dietetics, Physician Assistant, Counseling, Physical Therapy, and Nursing to collaborate on a complex mock case involving a patient living with the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). As his cognitive decline progressed alongside worsening mobility and safety risks, the need for a team-based approach to his care became critical.
Students worked as an interprofessional team to evaluate medical needs, safety concerns, caregiver strain, financial realities, and quality of life — ultimately collaborating with the patient and family to determine the most appropriate care path forward.
Brain injury doesn't just affect one area of life — it affects all of them. That's why interprofessional collaboration is essential in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for TBI survivors.
