@article{ref1,
title="Returning to education after childhood acquired brain injury: learning from lived parental experience",
journal="NeuroRehabilitation",
year="2023",
author="Bennett, E. and Fletcher, A. and Talbot, E. and Robinson, L.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Returning to education (RtE) after an acquired brain injury (ABI) can be stressful for children/young people (CYP) and families. While much can be done to support RtE, there has been limited exploration of the lived experience of parents/carers about what can both help and hinder the process. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: The aim was to understand more about RtE from parents' perspectives to inform best practice and facilitate improvements in service delivery. <br><br>METHODS: A service evaluation explored parent/carer views about the RtE process and the support received from healthcare professionals at a regional centre in the UK. Questionnaires (n = 59) were sent to parents of patients treated for an ABI in the last two years. <br><br>RESULTS: 31 parents (response rate = 51%) completed the survey. <br><br>RESULTS highlight the many challenges of RtE. Thematic analysis of responses revealed six key themes: Parental mindset and growth; What do they need know?; Specialist support and information; Talk and share; Challenges of new and hidden needs; and Don't forget them! CONCLUSION: Parents offer crucial insight into the challenges of the RtE process. Their feedback highlights important factors for service development and reminds professionals of the key components of an effective return.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1053-8135",
doi="10.3233/NRE-220205",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/NRE-220205"
}