Time between acquired brain injury and admission to community-based rehabilitation: differences in cognitive and functional gains

Brain Injury ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 713-722
Author(s):  
Elly Williams ◽  
Angelita Martini ◽  
Hayley Jackson ◽  
Janet Wagland ◽  
Lynne Turner-Stokes
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Rehabilitation ◽  
Functional Gains

A Preliminary Exploration of Goal-setting in Community-based Rehabilitation for People with Brain Impairment

2004 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pim Kuipers ◽  
Glenys Carlson ◽  
Sandra Bailey ◽  
Anshu Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Rehabilitation

AbstractCommunity-based rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) is largely driven by goals set in the course of rehabilitation by clients and service providers. A preliminary study investigating the perspectives and practice of experienced rehabilitation coordinators was undertaken to explore issues that influence goal-setting in community rehabilitation settings. Detailed interviews and subsequent rounds of clarification were conducted with six experienced rehabilitation coordinators. Key themes identified through inductive analysis include cognitive influences, other client influences, service provider influences and the client-service provider relationship in the goal-setting process. Based on the findings, a preliminary descriptive schema of goal-setting in a community-based rehabilitation service for people with acquired brain injury is suggested. Factors such as training, experience, and values of the rehabilitation coordinators are also discussed in terms of their influence on goal-setting. Some strategies to assist a person with ABI to identify and work towards achieving realistic goals are identified. Suggestions for enhancing community-based rehabilitation practices with people with ABI, and scope for future research are noted. This paper constitutes a general overview of goal-setting in community-based ABI rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Perceived Usability and Acceptability of Videoconferencing for Delivering Community-Based Rehabilitation to Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury: A Qualitative Investigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Ownsworth ◽  
Deborah Theodoros ◽  
Louise Cahill ◽  
Atiyeh Vaezipour ◽  
Ray Quinn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Rehabilitation ◽  
Perceived Usability ◽  
Case Basis

AbstractObjectives:There is limited research on the use of telerehabilitation platforms in service delivery for people with acquired brain injury (ABI), especially technologies that support delivery of services into the home. This qualitative study aimed to explore the perspectives of rehabilitation coordinators, individuals with ABI, and family caregivers on the usability and acceptability of videoconferencing (VC) in community-based rehabilitation. Participants’ experiences and perceptions of telerehabilitation and their impressions of a particular VC system were investigated.Methods:Guided by a theory on technology acceptance, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 participants from a community-based ABI service, including 13 multidisciplinary rehabilitation coordinators, 9 individuals with ABI, and 8 family caregivers. During the interview, they were shown a paper prototype of a telehealth portal for VC that was available for use. Interview transcripts were coded by two researchers and analysed thematically.Results:The VC was used on average for 2% of client consultations. Four major themes depicted factors influencing the uptake of VC platforms; namely, the context or impetus for use, perceived benefits, potential problems and parameters around use, and balancing the service and user needs. Participants identified beneficial uses of VC in service delivery and strategies for promoting a positive user experience.Conclusions:Perceptions of the usability of VC to provide services in the home were largely positive; however, consideration of use on a case-by-case basis and a trial implementation was recommended to enhance successful uptake into service delivery.

Community-based training after acquired brain injury: preliminary findings

Brain Injury ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
JACQUELINE REMONDET WALL ◽  
MITCHELL ROSENTHAL ◽  
JOHN G. NIEMCZURA
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Community Based

Community-Based Rehabilitation Following Brain Injury: Comparison of a Transitional Living Program and a Home-Based Program

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Hopman ◽  
Robyn L. Tate ◽  
Annie McCluskey
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Community Based Rehabilitation ◽  
Transitional Living

Background and aims: Community-based rehabilitation programs for people with a brain injury are diverse. Comparative program evaluation is required to identify optimal type, intensity and duration of programs. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two community-based rehabilitation programs using a set of standardised outcome measures.Methods: The study used a quantitative, multicentre, longitudinal design. Persons with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI,n= 39) and acquired brain impairment (n= 2) were recruited from two residential, transitional living programs (TLU;n= 21) and two home-based community rehabilitation programs (CR;n= 20). Participants were assessed via interview at program entry, 2 months and 6 months later using a broad range of standardised measures. The quantity and types of intervention provided to study participants were recorded. Results: No significant differences were identified between the TLU and CR groups at baseline or 6-month follow-up. Two significant group-by-time interactions were identified on the Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ). First, the CR group had significantly greater changes in productivity (p= .003;d= 1.0) compared to the TLU group over time; by contrast, the TLU group showed significantly greater improvements in social integration (p= .007;d= .86). The TLU participants received up to five times more intervention than the CR participants. This finding is significant considering the similar levels of improvement in function made by both TLU and CR participants.Conclusions: Both TLU and CR groups improved on a range of measures. The TLU group however, received significantly more face-to-face interventions. Further examination of the relationship between participant contextual factors, such as coping style and self-esteem, and impairments such as challenging behaviour and decreased self-awareness, of people attending TLU and CR programs is required.

scholarly journals Outcomes of a community-based treatment programme for people with acquired brain injury in the chronic phase: a pilot study

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marij Middag-van Spanje ◽  
Sanne Smeets ◽  
Jolanda van Haastregt ◽  
Caroline van Heugten
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Treatment Programme ◽  
Community Based
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