In episode #33, Paul talks with fatigue expert Donna Malley who is an Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist at the Oliver Zangwill Centre for brain injury rehabilitation.
She has over 30 years of experience and has a keen interest in working with patients who experience fatigue after a brain injury. Amongst contributing to numerous studies she was also a co-author on the excellent Headway booklet – Managing Fatigue.
She talks about the various types of fatigue and how they can impact a cardiac arrest survivor. She also provides some useful insights and strategies that can be used to help alleviate the effects of fatigue.
Another essential listen from the amazing team at the OZC!
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Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson.
Recorded January 2020.
After our first meet-up in February 2015, I realised I was not alone. It was the first time since my cardiac arrest the previous year that I had spoken face-to-face with someone who had experienced what I had. This was also true for my wife, who also happened to be my lifesaver. From that meet-up, the idea of SCA UK was born. Since then, we have achieved a considerable amount, primarily providing information, resources and support to others in a similar situation but also raising the profile of survivorship and the need for better post-discharge care. We are starting to get traction in this, and with the formation of the charity, I genuinely believe we have a bright future ahead and will make a significant difference in the lives of many who join our ranks.