CPA’s Neuropsychology Division Presents:
Persisting Symptoms Following Concussion
Presented By: Donna K. Broshek, PhD, ABPP-CN
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Location: Live via Zoom. Â Zoom link will be emailed with ticket
Cost: FREE for CPA Members
$40.00 for Non-members
Continuing Education: Â Eligible for 1.5 CE
Presentation Abstract:
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) was originally intended to refer to symptoms occurring after the acute phase of typical concussion recovery, but this terminology is frequently misunderstood by patients and clinicians. The new terminology, Persisting Symptoms after Concussion (PSaC), shifts focus from a patient’s difficulty recovering from concussion to encouraging health care providers to conduct active evaluation of persisting symptoms. The goal of active evaluation is to identify treatable causes of persisting symptoms, including considering non-concussion etiologies. This new terminology is intended to shift the clinical focus to recovery, including identification of treatable conditions, and implementing evidence-based active recovery to improve functioning and quality of life. Sociocultural and health equity barriers affecting access to care will also be addressed. This presentation will define PSaC, explain the basis of the terminology, and highlight four maxims underlying the care of patients presenting with persisting symptoms, including respecting the brain injury. A brief overview of cognitive biases affecting diagnosis will be presented, and active treatment options for PSaC will be presented.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define Persisting Symptoms after Concussion
2. Identify four maxims of care for patients with Persisting Symptoms after Concussion
3. Identify at least two resources for patient education resources and accessible interventions
Research Citations:
1. Silverberg ND, Iverson GL; ACRM Brain Injury Special Interest Group Mild TBI Task Force members. The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Diagnostic Criteria for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Aug;104(8):1343-1355. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.03.036. Epub 2023 May 19. PMID: 37211140.
2. Mucha A, Pardini J, Herring S, Murphy J, Elbin RJ, Bauer R, Schmidt J, Resch J, & Broshek, DK. (2023). Persisting Symptoms after Concussion: Considerations for Active Treatment. PM&R. 1- 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pmrj.12931
3. Broshek DK, Pardini J, & Herring S. (2022). Persisting Symptoms after Concussion: Time for a Paradigm Shift. PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation 2022:14 (12):1509-1513.
Presenter Biography:
Dr. Donna Broshek is the John Edward Fowler Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, where she directs the Neuropsychology Assessment Clinic, serves as Chief of Psychology Services, and co-directs the UVA Acute Concussion Evaluation Clinic. Her clinical and research work centers on epilepsy and sports-related concussions.
She has held significant leadership roles, including Executive Director and past-president of the Sports Neuropsychology Society, board member of the Concussion in Sport Group, and member of the NBA Concussion Committee. She also consults for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
Dr. Broshek is a Fellow of both the American Epilepsy Society and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. Locally, she advocates for individualized concussion care in schools and serves as Vice President of the Board for BridgeLine, a program supporting individuals with brain injuries.
She earned her PhD from George Mason University and completed her clinical internship and neuropsychology fellowship at UVA.
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