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View article: Supporting self-continuity during the hospital to community transition after acquired brain injury: A qualitative study of priorities, expectations and experiences of rehabilitation
Supporting self-continuity during the hospital to community transition after acquired brain injury: A qualitative study of priorities, expectations and experiences of rehabilitation Open
Rehabilitation during community integration after acquired brain injury (ABI) focuses on supporting individuals to make sense of and manage injury-related changes in the context of occupational engagement. To improve understanding of the r…
View article: Setting me up or holding me back? Perspectives of people with spinal cord injury on rehabilitation supports at inpatient discharge and 3-months post-discharge
Setting me up or holding me back? Perspectives of people with spinal cord injury on rehabilitation supports at inpatient discharge and 3-months post-discharge Open
Individuals' expectations of progress and rehabilitation priorities often change in the first few months post-discharge after SCI. Personalised, responsive and coordinated rehabilitation supports are essential for supporting community adju…
View article: Assessing cognitive communication skills for returning to work following acquired brain injury: a systematic scoping review
Assessing cognitive communication skills for returning to work following acquired brain injury: a systematic scoping review Open
Assessment of cognitive communication skills for returning to work following ABI requires an individualised and contextualised approach. This study highlights a gap between key clinical models and measures reported in the current literatur…
View article: Reclaiming Agency in Care Decisions and Barriers From the Perspectives of Individuals With Acquired Brain Injury and Their Family Members
Reclaiming Agency in Care Decisions and Barriers From the Perspectives of Individuals With Acquired Brain Injury and Their Family Members Open
Background The ability to self‐advocate or have a say in one's care is integral to personalised care after acquired brain injury (ABI). This study aimed to understand what constitutes self‐advocacy and associated barriers and facilitators …
View article: Perceived vocational support needs and return-to-work outcomes in the first 12-months post-discharge in individuals with acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury: A retrospective cohort study
Perceived vocational support needs and return-to-work outcomes in the first 12-months post-discharge in individuals with acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury: A retrospective cohort study Open
BACKGROUND: Return-to-work (RTW) is often viewed as an important outcome following acquired brain injury (ABI) and spinal cord injury (SCI), although not all individuals have vocational goals and many experience barriers to RTW. OBJECTIVE:…
View article: A framework to support early team-based provision of vocational rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury
A framework to support early team-based provision of vocational rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury Open
The framework has the potential to translate to other similar service contexts.
View article: Clinician perspectives of ABI vocational rehabilitation in Queensland
Clinician perspectives of ABI vocational rehabilitation in Queensland Open
Introduction: Services to support adults with acquired brain injury (ABI) and return to work goals are varied. In Queensland, Australia, return to work goals may be addressed through private or publicly funded rehabilitation services or th…
View article: Implementation and modification of a service model for community transitional rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury
Implementation and modification of a service model for community transitional rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury Open
The ABITRS Pilot Project provided an opportunity to test and refine elements of an ABI Transition-Specific Service Model in a clinical context. Knowledge gained from this process has the potential to inform future design of transitional re…
View article: Identifying models, processes, and components of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury: a systematic scoping review
Identifying models, processes, and components of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury: a systematic scoping review Open
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a complex injury which impacts engagement with worker roles. Return to work (RTW) rates for individuals with brain injury are low and those who do RTW often report job instability. Vocational rehabilitation (…
View article: Identifying models, processes, and components of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury: a systematic scoping review
Identifying models, processes, and components of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury: a systematic scoping review Open
Key processes and components of ABI VR have been identified across a range of models and apply to clients at all phases post-injury. Findings may be used to inform service provision across a range of time points and support clinicians in t…
View article: Consumer perspectives of vocational rehabilitation and return to work following acquired brain injury
Consumer perspectives of vocational rehabilitation and return to work following acquired brain injury Open
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 coun…
View article: The effect of access to a designated interdisciplinary post-acute rehabilitation service on participant outcomes after brain injury
The effect of access to a designated interdisciplinary post-acute rehabilitation service on participant outcomes after brain injury Open
This study aimed to determine the influence of participation in a designated acquired brain injury (ABI) transitional rehabilitation service (ABI TRS) on outcome, in the context of a historical comparison group (HIST). Design: A cohort stu…