title: State-coordinated services for traumatic brain injury survivors: toward a model delivery system.
abstract: Since 1985, the state of Minnesota, through a variety of advocacy, legislative, and interagency efforts, has made incremental gains in public policy and service development for persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This article reviews the roles and functions of select state programs and departments in coordinating TBI services. Key initiatives, as well as the current model of public policy and services, are outlined. Current and future service development and initiatives are discussed. Finally, specific implementation recommendations are proposed.
authors.affiliation: Minnesota Neurorehabilitation Hospital, Brainerd, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Murrey
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Helgeson
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Courtney
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Starzinski
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D008484:Medicaid; D008910:Minnesota; D016730:Program Development; D011635:Public Health Administration; D012041:Regional Medical Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States