The play’s the thing!

Can a play affect the way health professionals deliver care and improve the quality of life for people who have suffered traumatic brain injury? While the research jury may still be out on these questions, evidence is mounting that drama is indeed a meaningful and memorable way to translate new knowledge.

After the Crash a play about brain injury written and directed by Julia Gray as part of a Toronto Rehab research project led by Drs. Angela Colantonio and Pia Kontos is receiving rave reviews from brain injury survivors, their families and health care professionals alike. Evaluations show that the drama, performed by professional actors, is having a profound effect on those who have seen it so far.
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