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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Functional outcomes of community-based brain injury rehabilitation clients |
Author: | Curran, C. Dorstyn, D. Polychronis, C. Denson, L. |
Citation: | Brain Injury, 2015; 29(1):25-32 |
Publisher: | Informa Healthcare |
Issue Date: | 2015 |
ISSN: | 0269-9052 1362-301X |
Statement of Responsibility: | Christine Curran, Diana Dorstyn, Con Polychronis, Linley Denson |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Community-based rehabilitation can help to maximize function following acquired brain injury (ABI); however, data on treatment outcome is limited in quantity. OBJECTIVE: To describe and evaluate client outcomes of an outpatient programme for adults with moderate-to-severe traumatic and non-traumatic ABI. METHODS: Two phase design involving retrospective and longitudinal study of programme completers with ABI (n = 47). Changes in functioning were measured with the Mayo-Portland Inventory (MPAI-4), administered pre- and immediately post-rehabilitation and at 3 years follow-up. Self-ratings were supplemented with MPAI-4 data from significant others (n = 32) and staff (n = 32). RESULTS: Injured individuals and informants reported improved physical and psychosocial functioning immediately following the completion of community rehabilitation, with medium-to-large and significant treatment gains noted on the MPAI-4 ability, adjustment and participation sub-scales (Cohen’s d range = 0.31–1.10). A deterioration in individuals’ adjustment was further reported at follow-up, although this was based on limited data. Issues with longer-term rehabilitation service provision were additionally noted. CONCLUSIONS: The data support the need for continuity of care, including ongoing emotional support, to cater to the complex and dynamic needs of the ABI population. However, these results need to be considered in the context of a small sample size and quasi-experimental design. |
Keywords: | Brain injury; neurorehabilitation; outcome assessment; rehabilitation |
Rights: | © 2014 Informa UK Ltd. |
DOI: | 10.3109/02699052.2014.948067 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/02699052.2014.948067 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 7 Psychology publications |
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