Concussion accounts for approximately 80 percent of traumatic brain injuries causing impairment in a client’s ability to participate in occupations and life roles. Clients who have post-concussive syndrome symptoms experience headaches, dizziness or vertigo, visual disturbances, and impaired cognitive function. Many clients referred to outpatient occupational therapy have persistent symptoms lasting beyond three months, with many experiencing impaired ability to work, drive, read, or take part in meaningful occupations. Occupational therapists assess clients with persistent post-concussive syndrome symptoms for cognitive disabilities, vestibular impairments, and visual disturbances as quality of life and participation in occupations are limited. Presenting a continuing education course for occupational therapists who treat clients suffering from post-concussive syndrome will help enhance the treatment efficiency with evidence-based assessments, treatment approaches, and outcomes that positively affect the quality of life for clients experiencing disability due to persistent symptoms.
