Injured Brain

Here are some videos on brain injury.

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Stroke
• Brain Injury Outcomes

Traumatic Brain Injury part 1: Learn about some of the causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and what may happen to the brain as a result of the TBI.

Traumatic Brain Injury part 2: Further learnings about TBI including what happens when there is an increase in pressure inside your skull. Dr Yao will also touch on what occurs when a brain tumour develops.

Strokes: Learn to distinguish between the different types of strokes including ischemic, hemorrhagic and lacunar.  You can also learn about mini strokes or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).

Brain Injury Outcomes part 1: learn about how factors such as age, severity of injury, pre-existing health conditions as well as having good social supports can impact outcomes.

Brain Injury outcomes part 2: Learn the difference between a mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injury.  What are the meanings of the letters GCS, PTA, CT and MRI?

Dr. Jennifer Yao, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Jennifer Yao graduated from UBC Medical School in 1997 and completed her specialist training in 2002 with the UBC Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a UBC Clinical Assistant Professor and works on the Acquired Brain Injury Program and the Adolescent Young Adult Program at GF Strong Rehab Centre. Dr. Yao also serves as a consulting physiatrist at Vancouver Hospital.

Dr. Yao has a strong interest in medical education and is currently pursuing a Masters in Medical Education through the University of Dundee. Her clinical and research interests include stroke and brain injury rehabilitation and cancer rehabilitation. She is an active member of the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Learn more