Relationship Between Positive Personality Traits and Rehabilitation Outcomes Following Acquired Brain Injury Several Years Post-Injury

2016 ◽  
Vol 97 (10) ◽  
pp. e26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sivan Maoz ◽  
Idit Harif ◽  
Hagit Magen
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes

Consumer perspectives of vocational rehabilitation and return to work following acquired brain injury

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Kerrin Watter ◽  
Areti Kennedy ◽  
Vanette McLennan ◽  
Jessica Vogler ◽  
Sarah Jeffery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
System Level ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Workplace Supports ◽  
Vocational Goals

Abstract Introduction: Following acquired brain injury, the goal of return to work is common. While return to work is supported through different rehabilitation models and services, access to vocational rehabilitation varies within and between countries, and global rates of employment post-injury remain low. The literature identifies outcomes from vocational programs and experiences with return to work, yet little is known about individuals’ perceptions and experiences regarding rehabilitation to support their vocational goals and experiences in attempting to return to work. Method: This qualitative study investigated the experiences of community-living adults with acquired brain injury (n = 8; mean age 45 years; mean time post-injury of 5.5 years) regarding their vocational rehabilitation and return to work. Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were conducted, with data analyzed via thematic analysis. Results: Participants identified negative and positive experiences with vocational rehabilitation and return to work. Five overarching themes were identified: addressing vocational rehabilitation in rehabilitation; facilitators of recovery and return to work; the importance and experience of working again; acquired brain injury and identity; and services, systems and policies. Participants also identified five key areas for early vocational rehabilitation services: education; service provision; employer liaison; workplace supports; and peer mentors. Study findings inform current and future practice and service delivery, at a clinical, service and system level.

Neurological outcome in children and youth with acquired brain injury 2-year post-injury

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 465-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne A.M. Lambregts ◽  
Frederike Van Markus-Doornbosch ◽  
Coriene E. Catsman-Berrevoets ◽  
Monique A.M. Berger ◽  
Arend J. De Kloet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Neurological Outcome ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Post Injury

Goal statements in brain injury rehabilitation: A cohort study of client-centredness and relationship with goal outcome

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-239
Author(s):  
Sarah Prescott ◽  
Emmah Doig ◽  
Jennifer Fleming ◽  
Nicole Weir
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Outpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Injury Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes ◽  
Cohort Design ◽  
Specific Goal ◽  
Goal Specificity

AbstractBackground:Currently, there is increasing recognition of the need to use a client-centred approach to goal setting in rehabilitation. However, there is limited research to guide practice with community-dwelling clients with acquired brain injury. An understanding of the characteristics of client-centred goals and the extent to which client-centeredness influences goal outcomes is required.Objective:To examine the relationships between the client-centredness of goals and their characteristics, content, recall and outcomes of client-centred goals in brain injury rehabilitation.Methods:A prospective cohort design study was employed. Participants were 45 clients with brain injury receiving outpatient rehabilitation, who completed measures of client-centredness after goal setting. Each goal was classified according to whether it was specific, measurable, non-jargonistic, and participation-focussed, included a timeframe and was recalled by participants.Results:Participants set 223 goals with 20 clinicians from multiple disciplines. Levels of client-centredness did not differ according to the characteristics, content and recall of goals, with the exception of goal specificity (p< 0.01). Client-centredness was significantly and positively correlated with goal outcomes (p< 0.05).Conclusions:The use of client-centred goals is recommended for improved rehabilitation outcomes. Applying goal documentation criteria does not necessarily mean that goals will be client-centred, and highly specific goal statements may not reflect what is important and meaningful to clients.

The reproducibility and responsiveness of subjective assessment of upper limb associated reactions in people with acquired brain injury during walking

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle B Kahn ◽  
Ross A Clark ◽  
Kelly J Bower ◽  
Benjamin F Mentiplay ◽  
Pua Yong Hao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Elbow Flexion ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Flexion Angle ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Injury Rehabilitation

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine inter-rater, test–retest and intra-rater reproducibility and responsiveness of subjective assessment of upper limb associated reactions in people with acquired brain injury using (1) the ‘Qualifiers Scale’ of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework, and (2) visually estimated elbow flexion angle during walking. Design: Observational study. Setting: A brain injury rehabilitation centre, Melbourne, Australia. Subjects: People with acquired brain injury and upper limb associated reactions and experienced neurological physiotherapists. Main measures: The Qualifiers Scale applied to individual upper limb joints and global associated reaction on a 5-point scale (0–4), a summed upper limb severity score and visually estimated elbow flexion angle. Results: A total of 42 people with acquired brain injury (mean age: 48.4 ± 16.5 years) were videoed walking at self-selected and fast speeds. A subset of 30 chronic brain injury participants (mean time post injury: 8.2 ± 9.3 years) were reassessed one week later for retest reproducibility. Three experienced neurological physiotherapists (mean experience: 22.7 ± 9.1 years) viewed these videos and subjectively rated the upper limb associated reactions. Strong-to-very strong test–retest, intra- and inter-rater reproducibility was found for elbow flexion angle (ICC > 0.86) and the Qualifiers Scale applied to global and individual upper limb joints (ICC > 0.60). Responsiveness of change from self-selected to fast walking speed (mean increase 0.46 m/s) was highest for elbow flexion angle (effect size = 0.83) and low-to-moderate for the Qualifiers Scale. Conclusion: Subjectively rated associated reactions during walking demonstrated strong reproducibility and moderate responsiveness to speed change. The Qualifiers Scale and elbow flexion angle can both subjectively quantify associated reactions during walking in a clinical setting.

Improving Communication for People with Brain Injury in the 21st Century: The Value of Collaboration

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne Togher
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Collaborative Communication ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes ◽  
Research Collaborations ◽  
Clinical Centre ◽  
Communication Partners ◽  
Research Excellence

This paper describes the value of collaboration from two perspectives. The first perspective highlights the benefit of teaching communication partners collaborative communication strategies to facilitate the interactions of people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Collaborative strategies encompass the provision of collaborative intent, emotional and cognitive support, positive questioning styles and collaborative turn taking. Translating research outcomes into accessible resources is described with reference to the TBI Express website which has video demonstrations of conversation strategies for communication partners of people with TBI. The broader meaning of collaboration is also discussed, with particular focus on the advantages collaboration can provide in advancing rehabilitation outcomes for people with acquired brain injury, their families and social networks. Collaboration is described in terms of encompassing all relevant contributors to the development of research advances, including people with acquired brain injury, their families and social networks, stakeholders, clinicians, peak bodies, students and researchers. Two examples of large-scale research collaborations occurring within Australia are described, including the NHMRC Clinical Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation and the NHMRC Moving Ahead Centre for Research Excellence in Brain Recovery, also known as Moving Ahead.

Pain anxiety and rehabilitation outcomes after acquired brain injury

Brain Injury ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Michael W. Williams ◽  
Lisa J. Rapport ◽  
Angelle M. Sander ◽  
Hillary A. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Pain Anxiety ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes
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