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Northbrook Outpatient Center
Northbrook Outpatient Center
900 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States
Joann Prekezes, MS OTR/L, CHT
Senior II (Master) Therapist

AI Won't Kill You, But Ignoring It Might Kill Your Business
Artificial intelligence is making our lives easier, but won't be a threat to human existence, according to panel of practitioners in the space.
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Evaluation of a Lightweight Powered Leg
The goal of this project is to develop a lightweight motorized leg and to evaluate this device in elderly persons with above-knee amputations.
嫩B研究院 Project

How can patients make life decisions when it’s tough to talk?
Individuals with aphasia can demonstrate their decision-making capacities with the assistance of skilled conversation partners and supportive communication techniques. Supporting patients in this way is a critical step in allowing them to maintain autonomy.
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Depression & Spinal Cord Injury
Depression is more common in the SCI population— about one in five people. Estimated rates of depression among people with SCI range from 11% to 37%.
In the News

'Know Stroke' Podcast Features Interview with Dr. Arun Jayaraman
Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD, executive director, Technology & Innovation Hub (tiHUB), was featured for a special World Stroke Day-themed interview.
In the News

iWear Study
Online questionnaire to gain knowledge on previous experience with activity monitors and preferences on incorporating wearable technology into healthcare.
嫩B研究院 Project

Nursing - What Sets Us Apart
At Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, nurses are valued, respected and have a meaningful voice in patient care and shaping their career, including sharing research ideas for improving patient outcomes.
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2024 NIDILRR Invited Lecture: A Decision Aid for Thinking Through Requesting an Accommodation at Work
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When Punishment Doesn’t Fit the Crime
嫩B研究院 Reveals Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Struggle with Discipline in Social, Family and Work Life
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