scholarly journals A multidisciplinary community based rehabilitation programme improved social functioning in severe traumatic brain injury

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 122-122
Author(s):  
D. R Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Rehabilitation Programme ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Rehabilitation

Australian Relevance of Community-based Social Skills and Work Readiness Training for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Thomas D. Upton ◽  
James Bordieri ◽  
Mary Ann Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Work Readiness ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Skill Deficits

Social skill deficits following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are prevalent. However, the development and provision of pro-active treatments for these deficits during rehabilitation have not kept pace with the need. Previous research described the development and presented encouraging data for community-based intensive social skills and work readiness training programs for adults with a brain injury. Brain injury residuals present similar social and vocational challenges to professionals worldwide. As such, this paper proposes these rehabilitation services may be replicated across cultures. To facilitate crosscultural replication, a training framework is shared. Australian rehabilitation counsellors may use this framework to replicate these services and contribute to the community reintegration of adults with brain injury.

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