In late Oct.,Sonia Joubert, DC, ND, MSc, CKTP,published an article titled,“Conservative Care and Outcomes for Two Patients with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome,” in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine.
Dr. Joubert is an attending clinician for the Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC) program at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS). Her inspiration for this article emerged from clinical experience with two patients she diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS).
“Because RHS isrelatively uncommonandfrequentlymisdiagnosed as Bell’s palsy, and because chiropracticcareand other conservative management strategies are underrepresented in the literature, I recognized an opportunity to clarify what clinicians can realistically expect whenencounteringthis condition. These cases reinforced the importance ofaccuratediagnosis andtimely, evidence-informed conservative care,” Dr. Joubert said.
Both patientspresented withcomplex cases of thiscondition;therefore, Dr. Joubert saw it as a learning opportunity for not only the chiropractic field, but also for students.Alongside Dr. Joubert, this article wasco-authoredbyan NUHS student intern.
“Collaboration with the intern playeda central rolethroughout this process. Together, we conducted literature searches, organized clinicaldataand developed early drafts of the case descriptions,” Dr.Joubertsaid.“Additionally,theinternparticipatedactively in clinical reasoning discussions, which deepened their understanding of case presentation, differentialdiagnosisand patient response to care. Engaging interns in scholarlypublicationsprovides meaningful and practical learning experiences that strengthen their development as future clinicians.I aimed to contribute to intern education while also supporting high-quality patient care.”
This publicationstrongly reflectsDr. Joubert’s commitment tointegratingclinical practice with academic research.Beyondsupporting her role asaclinicianand educator, shebelievesthat this case report continues the NUHS mission tofoster thoughtful, evidence driven practitionerswhileinspiringinternsbyinvolvingthemin the processes of diagnosis,treatmentand scholarly writing.
“I amvery proudof this publication, as it highlights both clinical excellence and collaborative learning. Scholarly writing is essential for advancing our profession. Evensingle casereports,when thoroughly and accurately documented,can influence how clinicians understand a condition, approach patientcareand evaluate outcomes,” Dr. Joubert said. “I encourage students,internsand colleagues to engage in scholarly writing not merely as an academic requirement but as a professional contribution. Our clinical experiences hold significant value and sharing them strengthens our collective knowledge base.”
Dr. Joubert also emphasized the importance of collaboration and gratitude in the process of creating this publication, recognizing the contributions of everyone involved.
“I would like to express my gratitude to the patients featured in the article. Without their participation and permission, this work would not have been possible. I also appreciate the interns and the other faculty members involved in the patients’ care. Finally, I hope this publication encourages more clinicians and students to pursue case reporting and research, particularly in areas where conservative care offers meaningful benefits butremainsunderrepresented inthe scholarlyliterature,” Dr. Joubert said.
Additionally, in Nov., Dr. Joubert did a presentation on “Evaluation, Treatment and Rehabilitation for Ankle Inversion Sprain.” She is also currently working on two other articles on “Meniscus Extrusion” and “Self-Brewing Syndrome,” both of which cases have been seen and diagnosed by Dr. Joubert at the Whole Health Center, Lombard.
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