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WFNR Webinar: Advancing Gender Perspectives in Neurorehabilitation
Wednesday 2 April @ 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Presented by the Women in Neurorehabilitation SIG of WFNR
You are warmly invited to attend this webinar which will take place at 12 noon BST (10pm AEDT) on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
Participation is free but we do ask that you register in advance.
Register – https://events.zoom.us/ev/AuvCQ6pqdtdYWMn4ITT6ivwgO-ONZluEGkUYabf0NVIS34W-_970~AkRqMXShjJaPs8r7H2v16TQkDzzx2xgdCDffI99Ff8d7iHL2Y4NXZEeilQ?utm_source=smartmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Advancing+Gender+Perspectives+in+Neurorehabilitation
The Women in Neurorehabilitation Special Interest Group (SIG) of the World Federation for Neurorehabilitation (WFNR) is pleased to present an insightful webinar exploring gender perspectives in neurorehabilitation. This session will highlight critical aspects of gender differences in patient care and the often-overlooked role of caregivers.
Dr Madhavan will open the session by introducing the speakers and providing an overview of the current landscape for women in neurorehabilitation, emphasising their contributions, challenges, and future opportunities within the clinical and research fields. Following this, Dr Pistarini will delve into the nuances of gender differences in neurorehabilitation, discussing how biological, social, and psychological factors shape patient outcomes and care approaches.
In addition, Dr Leonardi will present on the gendered dimensions of caregiving for individuals with neurological disorders, with a particular focus on disorders of consciousness. This presentation will explore how caregiving responsibilities often fall along gender lines and the unique challenges faced by caregivers in this context.
This webinar will promote discussion, and provide knowledge and tips on constructing gender sensitive approaches to neurorehabilitation.
Sangeetha Madhavan PT, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
Matilde Leonardi, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico C.Besta, Milan, Italy
Caterina Pistarini, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, IRCCS, Department of Neurorehabilitation, Pavia Institute, Pavia, Italy