Episodes

  • Supporting Care Partners with Julie Wall

    Supporting Care Partners with Julie Wall
    Oct 23 2024
    EPISODE TITLE: Supporting Care Partners with Julie Wall EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Julie Wall, occupational therapist about care partner support. We covered: The need for community and support for care partnersThe importance of care partner self-care for everyone’s health and well-beingHow movement helps with emotional processing, strength, and connectionThe importance of listening to our bodies and ways the body tries to get our attentionUsing dance as a self-care technique; it moves and releases stuck energies, thereby creating the space for caregiving energy with generosity and love.Research supporting the use of dance as a whole person, evidence-based intervention We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at Nogginsandneurons@gmail.com Show References LaBlast Promo Video Short 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4dm-S8KAXM LaBlast Promo Video Long 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjfRuYvM7yw Caregiving Through a Therapeutic Lens Introductory Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/sGHToGZaRIg0GmT1Jncjb1cgXVhupfZGD7OFXZDg-vMpszMmKJkz-zl-GMc_oroT.M9lvBhO5ckv5lU_i?startTime=1713647685000 “When the Body Says No: EXPLORING THE STRESS-DISEASE CONNECTION” by Gabor Mate, MD Connect with Julie on FB Julie OT LivingGroup for care givers: Caregiving Through A Therapeutic Lens Email Julie: julieOTliving@gmail.com Research Articles: Vielvoye, M.; Nanninga, C.S.; Achterberg, W.P.; Caljouw, M.A.A. Informal Caregiver Stroke Program in Geriatric Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients: A Qualitative Study. J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12, 3085. https://doi.org/10.3390/ jcm12093085 Kumar, A., Yadav, A. J., Singh, V. K., Pathak, A., Chaurasia, R., N., Mishra, V., N., & Joshi, D. (2022). Caregiver burden in caregivers of stroke survivors: A hospital-based study. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 25(6); 1092-1098. Bartoli, D., Brugnera, A., Grego, A., Alvaro, R., Vellone, E., & Pucciarelli, G. (2024). Stroke disease-specific quality of life trajectories and their associations with caregivers’ anxiety, depression, and burden in stroke population: a longitudinal, multicentre study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23, 160-168; https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvad054 Teixeira-Machado, L., Arida, R. M., de Jesus Mari, J. (2019). Dance for neuroplasticity: A descriptive systematic review. Neuroscience & Behavioral Reviews, 96, 232-240. The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Psychological and Cognitive Health Outcomes Compared with Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review with Meta‑analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11127814/pdf/40279_2023_Article_1990.pdf The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions to Improve Older Adults' Health: A Systematic Literature Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26393993/ Dance after stroke improves motor recovery in the subacute phase: A randomized controlled trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38053900/ Dance in mental health nursing: A hybrid concept analysis https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7293290_Dance_in_mental_health_nursing_A_hybrid_concept_analysis Dance training is superior to repetitive physical exercise in inducing brain plasticity in the elderly Caregiver Resilience and Dance/Movement Therapy: A Theoretical Review and Conceptual Model THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES: DEB’S RESOURCES Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide) The OT's Guide to Mirror TherapyTri-Fold Mirror (US addresses only)Occupational Therapy Intervention: Scavenger Hunt Visual Scanning for AdultsOccupational Therapy Intervention 2 Pack: Scavenger Hunt & Visual Trails for AdultsNoggins And Neurons Podcast Creative Learning & Discussion Guide (Free for podcast members) PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition: Blog: blogspot.comBook: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit! Guest Request FormMUSIC: “Soft Inspiration” by Scott Holmes/Scott Holmes Music/scottholmesmusic.com ✨Google Podcasts ✨iTunes ✨Spotify
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Sensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain Injury

    Sensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain Injury
    Oct 3 2024

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    EPISODE TITLE: Sensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain Injury

    EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Alice Chen & Kelly Tan from D’Youville University about sensory recovery. We covered:

    • Bodily sensations and impact of impaired sensation on the recovery process
    • We touch briefly on disorders of consciousness
    • Impact of pain on recovery
    • Interventions for sensory recovery
    • Empowering family members and care partners as part of the survivor’s team
    • Training and education as support strategies

    We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at Nogginsandneurons@gmail.com

    SHOW REFERENCES:

    Aderinto, N., AbdulBasit, M. O., Olatunji, G., & Adejumo, T. (2023). Exploring the transformative influence of neuroplasticity on stroke rehabilitation: A narrative review of current evidence. Annals of Medicine & Surgery, 85; 4425-4432. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000001137

    Carlsson, H., Gard, G., & Brogardh, C. (2018). Upper limb sensory impairments after stroke: Self-reported experiences of Daily Life and Rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 50; 45-51. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2282.

    Crema, A., Bassolino, M., Guanziroli, E., Colombo, M., Blanke, O., Serino, A., Micera, S., & Molteni, F. (2022). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation restores upper limb sensory-motor functions and body representations in chronic stroke survivors. Med 3, 58-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medj.2021.12.001

    Doyle, S., Bennett, S., Fasoli, S. E., & McKenna, K. T. (2010). Interventions for sensory impairment in the upper limb after stroke (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews; (6), Art. No. CD006331. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006331.pub2.

    Ghandi, D. B. C., Sebastian, I. A., & Bhanot, K. (2021). Rehabilitation of post stroke sensory dysfunction-A scoping review. Journal of Stroke Medicine, 4(1), 25-33. DOI: 10.1177/2516608520984296

    Lim, C. (2019). Multi-sensorimotor training improves proprioception and balance in subacute stroke patients: A randomized controlled pilot trial. frontiers in Neurology 10:157; 1-8. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00157

    SENSORY REMEDIATION LESSON PLAN

    THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

    DEB’S RESOURCES

    • Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide)
    • The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy
    • Occupational Therapy Intervention: Scavenger Hunt Visual Scanning for Adults
    • Occupational Therapy Intervention 2 Pack: Scavenger Hunt & Visual Trails for Adults
    • Noggins And Neurons Podcast Creative Learning & Discussion Guide (Free for podcast members)

    PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

      • Blog: blogspot.com
      • Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition

    DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

    REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

    • Guest Request Form
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Secondary Stroke Prevention

    Secondary Stroke Prevention
    Jul 22 2024
    EPISODE TITLE: Secondary Stroke Prevention EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with D’Youville University students, Giovanni Feliciano and Fatima Ijaz about preventing secondary stroke. People who have a stroke are at increased risk of having another stroke. In this conversation we: Discuss the difference between primary and secondary preventionHighlight the increased risk faced by individuals who have already experienced a strokeDiscover the effects of antiplatelet therapies for stroke preventionAddress clot formation and subsequent strokesLearn about the importance of client follow-through and monitoring in long-term preventionHear about research findings regarding hypertension management and its role in preventionLearn about the multifaceted approach to reducing stroke risk: diet, exercise and alcohol consumptionInvestigate the correlation between exercise and heart healthExplore the effect of smoking cessation on stroke recurrenceConsider the role of lifestyle choices in stroke prevention and the role of occupational therapy in supporting choices that are right for clientsTalk about the importance of being informed and proactive in managing risk factors We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at Nogginsandneurons@gmail.com Show References Brass, L. M. (2006). Strategies for primary and secondary stroke prevention. Clinical Cardiology, 29(S2), 21-27. Chen, J., Li, S., Zheng, K., Wang, H., Xie, Y., Xu, P., ... & Xu, G. (2019). Impact of smoking status on stroke recurrence. Journal of the American Heart Association, 8(8), e011696. Deiner, H-C. & Hankey, G.H. (2020). Primary and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke and cerebral hemorrhage. Journal of the American College of Cardiology Focus Seminar, 75(15); 1804-1818. Gladstone, D.J., et al. (2021). Canadian stroke best practice recommendations: Secondary prevention of stroke update 2020. The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 315-337 Grassi, G., Arenare, F., Trevano, F. Q., Dell’Oro, R., & Mancia, G. (2007). Primary and secondary prevention of stroke by antihypertensive treatment in clinical trials. Current hypertension reports, 9, 299-304. Hankey, G. J. (2005). Secondary prevention of recurrent stroke. Stroke, 36(2), 218-221. Ringelstein, E. B., & Nabavi, D. (2000). Long-term prevention of ischaemic stroke and stroke recurrence. Thrombosis research, 98(3), 83-96. Shah, J., Liu, S., & Yu, W. (2022). Contemporary antiplatelet therapy for secondary stroke prevention: a narrative review of current literature and guidelines. Stroke and vascular neurology, 7(5). FREE INFOGRAPHIC: Giovanni & Fatima created a helpful infographic you can use as part of your client education tools. Get the Secondary Stroke Prevention Infographic here THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES: DEB’S RESOURCES The Aligned OT Mini Courses ***NEW COURSE AUGUST 13, 2024***Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide) The OT's Guide to Mirror TherapyOccupational Therapy Intervention: Scavenger Hunt Visual Scanning for AdultsOccupational Therapy Intervention 2 Pack: Scavenger Hunt & Visual Trails for AdultsNoggins And Neurons Podcast Creative Learning & Discussion Guide (Free for podcast members) PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition: Blog: blogspot.comBook: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit! Guest Request FormMUSIC: “Soft Inspiration” by Scott Holmes/Scott Holmes Music/scottholmesmusic.com ✨Google Podcasts ✨iTunes ✨Spotify
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • All About Homonymous Hemianopsia

    All About Homonymous Hemianopsia
    Jun 27 2024
    NogginsAndNeurons: The Website EPISODE TITLE: All About Homonymous Hemianopsia EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Bridget Smith & Nabila Bhuiyan from D’Youville University about homonymous hemianopsia. We covered: What homonymous hemianopsia is & how it occursSigns & symptoms experienced by a person who has homonymous hemianopsiaImpact on daily lifeTreatment interventions for homonymous hemianopsia We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at Nogginsandneurons@gmail.com Show References: Chung, A., & Slowman, L.S. (2020). Visual dysfunction: Occupational therapy. Cinahl Information Systems Giorgi, R.G., Woods, R.L., & Peli, E. (2009). Clinical and laboratory evaluation of peripheral prism glasses for hemianopia. Optometry and Vision Science, 86(5): 492-502. doi:10.1097/OPX.0b013e31819f9e4d Goodwin, D. (2014). Homonymous hemianopia: Challenges and solutions. Clinical Opthalmology, 1919-1927. DOI: 10.2147/OPTH.S59452 Mascaro, P.F., Junyent, Q., & Casanova, A. (2017). Effective visual rehabilitation in homonymous hemianopia by attaching binocular prisms to lenses. American Research Journal of Opthalmology and Optometry; 1(1): 1-11. Perea, J.D. & Anise, M.C. (2019). Beyond cueing to the left and a red line: Treatment methods for homonymous hemianopia. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 4(2), 28–30. Perez, C. & Chokron, S. (2014). Rehabilitation of homonymous hemianopia: Insight into blindsight. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience; 8(82); 1-12. Platz, T. (Ed) (2021). Clinical pathways in stroke rehabilitation: Evidence-based clinical practice recommendations. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58505-1. Rowe, F. (2016). Visual effects and rehabilitation after stroke. Community Eye Health Journal; 19(96): 75-76. Zihl, J., Kentridge, R.W., Pargent, F., & Heywood, C.A. (2021). Aging and the rehabilitation of homonymous hemianopia: The efficacy of compensatory eye-movement training techniques and a five year follow up. Aging Brain 1: 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbas.2021.100012. Resources Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association: http://noravisionrehab.com/ THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES: DEB’S RESOURCES Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide) The OT's Guide to Mirror TherapyOccupational Therapy Intervention: Scavenger Hunt Visual Scanning for AdultsOccupational Therapy Intervention 2 Pack: Scavenger Hunt & Visual Trails for AdultsNoggins And Neurons Podcast Creative Learning & Discussion Guide (Free for podcast members) PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition: Blog: blogspot.comBook: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit! Guest Request FormMUSIC: “Soft Inspiration” by Scott Holmes/Scott Holmes Music/scottholmesmusic.com ✨Google Podcasts ✨iTunes ✨Spotify ✨ Website
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Brain: Part 2

    The Brain: Part 2
    Apr 14 2024

    Like you, we are fascinated with the brain and can't stop talking about it! We hope you find the information in this episode helpful for understanding recovery. Enjoy!

    PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

      • Blog: blogspot.com
      • Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition

    DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

    REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

    • Guest Request Form
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Driving Rehab with Terri Cassidy

    Driving Rehab with Terri Cassidy
    Mar 27 2024

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    EPISODE TITLE: Driving Rehab with Terri Cassidy

    EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Terri Cassidy, OTD, OTR/L, CDRS about driving after stroke. We covered a lot of ground in this interesting conversation. Highlights include:

    • Terri’s journey into private practice
    • Meeting clients where they are
    • Community connections and client rapport
    • Importance of early and often conversations around driving safety and retirement.
    • FREE RESOURCE FOR PROVIDERS: Generalist Resource to Integrate Driving (GRID) contains assessments and scoring information; Not everyone needs to see a specialist (moderate to severe dementia) grid for decision making
    • Value of a driving risk assessment
    • Progression of driving evaluation: start to finish.
    • OT-Drive Model: Integrating the Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (I-ADL) of driving and community mobility into routine practice
    • Clinical Assessment Tools that Terri & Doro use as part of the driving evaluation
    • The importance of potential - leave room for recovery that hasn’t happened yet. This can be more clinical rehab as well as training within the vehicle
    • Terri’s business has a readiness to drive program – for people with history of CVA, brain injury as children. Helping people make decisions around driving appropriateness.
    • Terri’s wisdom for practitioners, survivors, care partners – keep asking questions!

    We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at Nogginsandneurons@gmail.com

    Show References

    • OT-Drive Model: Integrating the Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (I-ADL) of driving and community mobility into routine practice
    • Generalist Resource to Integrate Driving (GRID)
    • Health Promotion Partners/Fitness to Drive

    THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES

    DEB’S RESOURCES

    • Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide)
    • The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy
    • All Resources

    PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

      • Blog: blogspot.com
      • Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition

    DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

    REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

    • Guest Request Form
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • We're back! Noggins And Neurons Update

    We're back! Noggins And Neurons Update
    Mar 27 2024

    Thanks for still being here! We love you 😍

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    12 mins
  • Sex & Intimacy With Sujata Martin, MS, OTR/L

    Sex & Intimacy With Sujata Martin, MS, OTR/L
    Jul 10 2023
    NogginsAndNeurons: The Website Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group EPISODE TITLE: Sex & Intimacy with Sujata Martin, MS, OTR/L EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Sujata Martin about sex & intimacy. We covered: Sex, Sexuality, and IntimacyThe impact of a neurological diagnosis on the pelvic floor, function and one’s identityWhere sex and sexuality are addressed in the OT Practice Framework, 4th editionHow fine motor deficits impact bowel & bladder management, including catheter managementSexual expression, psychological & physical aspects of intimacyFinding the right practitioner-why properly trained OT practitioners may be able to help & finding a good provider/client fitThe role of occupational therapy practitioners in addressing sexual needs of clients, including clinician responsibility in receiving client responses; the importance of withholding judgment to avoid damage to the clientAdditional training required to treat pelvic dysfunction & to provide sex counselingThe importance of client questioning and, sometimes, persistence, when advocating to getting one’s needs metBeing open to considering other possibilities such as adaptations to enhance connection and intimacyBeing mindful not to adapt to the caregiver & sick role only - remembering who you are to maintain relationshipSexuality as a means of strengthening relationships with one’s partner(s) and oneself We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at Nogginsandneurons@gmail.com Show References Mellor, R.M. et. al, (2013). Healthcare professionals’ views on discussing sexual wellbeing with patients who have had a stroke: A qualitative study. PLOS | ONE, 8(10). Naphtali, K., MacHattie, E., Elliott, S.L. & Krassioukov, A. (2009). Pleasure ABLE: Sexual device manual for persons with disabilities. Disabilities Health Research Network. O’Shea, A., Frawley, P., Leahy, J. W., & Nguyen, H.D. (2020). A critical appraisal of sexuality and relationships programs for people with acquired brain injury. Sexuality and Disability, 38:57-83. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11195-020-09616-5 Prior, S., Reeves, N., Peterson, G., Jaffray, L., & Campbell, S. (2019). Addressing the gaps in post-stroke sexual activity Rehabilitation: Patient Perspectives. Healthcare 7, 25; doi:10.3390/healthcare7010025 Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality & Intimacy University of Indianapolis-https://uindy.edu/health-sciences/ot/opisiDevelopment of the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI): Phase One-https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol8/iss2/7/ Find a pelvic therapist: Pelvicrehab.com Sujata’s website: pelvicsoul.com Sujata’s book: “Not Just Kegels – The Exhausted Mama’s Guide to Pregnancy & Postnatal Wellness” that ranked #1 on Amazon’s Pregnancy & Childbirth list. THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES: DEB’S RESOURCES Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide) The OT's Guide to Mirror TherapyTri-Fold Mirror (US addresses only)Occupational Therapy Intervention: Scavenger Hunt Visual Scanning for AdultsOccupational Therapy Intervention 2 Pack: Scavenger Hunt & Visual Trails for AdultsNoggins And Neurons Podcast Creative Learning & Discussion Guide (Free for podcast members) PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition: Blog: blogspot.comBook: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit! Guest Request FormMUSIC: “Soft Inspiration” by Scott Holmes/Scott Holmes Music/scottholmesmusic.com ✨Google Podcasts ✨iTunes ✨Spotify
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    1 hr and 5 mins