Brain fog & chronic pain in the workplace
Overview
In this presentation, Ronessa Dass will provide an overview of what chronic pain related brain fog is, how it might impact people's participation in the workplace, and why it is important to consider when providing employment supports. Dass will also share preliminary strategies on how brain fog can be supported in the workplace.
Speaker
Ronessa Dass is a second year joint PhD candidate in rehabilitation science and Master of Occupational Therapy Student at McMaster University. Ronessa's thesis work is funded by a Capacity Building Initiative from the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans. Ronessa also works as a research assistant for Hub 2, with Dr. Gewurtz and supports projects related to employment supports.
Host
Ansha Nega Ahmed is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Queen’s University, working under the supervision of Dr. Dan Samosh and supporting Inclusive Design for Employment Access’s Incubator Hub on Transitions to Work and Career Development. Her research focuses on disability inclusive mentorship to support the transition to work and career advancement of persons with disabilities.
Nega Ahmed is a passionate researcher, educator, and systems thinker with a background in occupational health and rehabilitation science, and extensive experience in disability inclusive development initiatives. Her research interests are at the intersection of work and health, including long term work trajectories, return to work experiences, and health outcomes of injured workers. She is particularly interested in promoting a holistic and connected approach across healthcare and employment systems to better support injured workers and improve health and employment outcomes.
About the IDEA Early Career Researcher Talks
The IDEA Early Career Researcher Talks serve as a dynamic forum for students, postdoctoral scholars, and early career researchers to exchange knowledge, build community, and showcase their emerging research in workplace disability inclusion. The monthly talks bring together members of research and practice communities, including students, researchers, persons with lived experience, policymakers, subject matter experts, and employers. The series’ primary purpose is to provide a supportive space for early career scholars to share their work at any stage and develop their research programs.
