Evaluation of a community-based neuropsychological rehabilitation service for people with traumatic brain injury

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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Traumatic brain injury in a rural indigenous population in Canada: a community-based approach to surveillance

CMAJ Open ◽

10.9778/cmajo.20150105 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. E249-E259 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

O. Lasry ◽

R. W. Dudley ◽

R. Fuhrer ◽

J. Torrie ◽

R. Carlin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Indigenous Population ◽

Community Based

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Neuropsychological rehabilitation of children with traumatic brain injury

Listy klinické logopedie ◽

10.36833/lkl.2019.029 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 49-54

Author(s):

Petr Nilius

Keyword(s):

Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

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Cognitive rehabilitation effectiveness for severe to moderate traumatic brain injury: case series

Medical Science and Discovery ◽

10.36472/msd.v8i7.573 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. 437-441

Author(s):

Ahlam Ibrahim Hamami

Keyword(s):

Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽

Case Series ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Rehabilitation Program ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation ◽

Case Series Study ◽

Series Study

Objective: This case series study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a holistic approach of a computer-assisted and traditional neuropsychological rehabilitation program in improving some cognitive functions in patients who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: The case series study followed a single-case design, with an A-B-A-B design and was conducted in the rehabilitation center at King Fahad Medical City-Saudi Arabia between Aug 2015 and March 2016. Participants comprised 5 males with moderate-to-severe TBI and persistent cognitive impairments. The computerized model included known software programs for cognitive rehabilitation to improve this rehabilitation process. The program period was six weeks for each case, all focusing on executive functions, memory, and attention. Results: three out of the five cases improved remarkably in their attentional, executive, and related memory functions; with one showing moderate improvement and the five-case showing little improvement. Conclusion: The holistic approach of the neuropsychological rehabilitation program is effective for some TBI cases in improving their cognitive and psychosocial functioning, alongside vocational outcomes, as reported in the follow-up interviews of the patients and their families. More research is required to contribute to the current literature and for the study's findings to be further analyzed for these interventions.

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Community-Based Physical Activity Interventions after Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1016/j.apmr.2021.07.456 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 102 (10) ◽

pp. e112-e113

Author(s):

Enrico Quilico ◽

Bonnie Swaine ◽

Christophe Alarie ◽

Angela Colantonio

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Severe Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Community Based ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

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Discourse Analysis of Humor After Traumatic Brain Injury

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00059 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Louise C. Keegan ◽

Caitlin Suger ◽

Leanne Togher

Keyword(s):

Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Discourse Analysis ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Community Based ◽

Behavioral Skills ◽

Analysis Methods ◽

Communication Difficulties ◽

Skills Group ◽

Severe Tbi

Purpose Individuals with cognitive communication difficulties after traumatic brain injury (TBI) often experience difficulties with social communication. Humor is a sociolinguistic skill that requires social, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral skills and, when used effectively, may serve to enhance one's social relationships. There is a paucity of research related to the use of humor in individuals with TBI. This study categorizes humor use in individuals with cognitive communication difficulties after TBI and examines the linguistic construction of these humorous exchanges. Method The humorous exchanges of nine individuals who had cognitive communication difficulties after a moderate-to-severe TBI were examined. Conversations were collected from a community-based communication skills group, categorized using thematic analysis methods, and examined linguistically using the discourse analysis tools of systemic functional linguistics. Results All participants demonstrated the ability to use a variety of categories of humor, and discourse analysis methods revealed humor use as a strength for engaging with others. Examples of such engagement include use of humor to elicit attention, assert authority, share information, acknowledge shared difficulties, and demonstrate affiliation toward their communication partners. Conclusions Discourse analysis of humor can provide speech-language pathologists with important information about the linguistic strengths of individuals with cognitive communication difficulties. This has important implications for clinical service provision.

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

Brain Impairment ◽

10.1375/brim.5.1.30.35404 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 30-41 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

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.

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