Post-acute rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury: are both early and later improved outcomes possible?
This outcome study investigated the effectiveness of community based multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation for persons with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at varying times since injury. From case records all persons with a (TBI) who had two-point outcome data (European Brain Injury Questionnaire) available (n=55) were identified and included in this study. Significantly improved outcome on self-rating were observed for the group, not only for those less than 2 years post-injury, but also for those more than 2 years after (TBI). Family/care ratings also confirmed improved outcome, except for the group of patients who were more than 2 years post-(TBI).
Coetzer
Rudi
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North Wales Brain Injury Service, Conwy and Denbighshire NHS Trust, Colwyn Bay Community Hospital, Colwyn Bay, University of Wales, Bangor, UK. Rudi.Coetzer@cd-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Rushe
Richard
R
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017028:Caregivers; D003153:Community Health Services; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome