%0 Journal Article
%T The effect of access to a designated interdisciplinary post-acute rehabilitation service on participant outcomes after brain injury
%J Brain injury
%D 2020
%A Borg, David N.
%A Nielsen, Mandy
%A Kennedy, Areti
%A Drovandi, Christopher
%A Beadle, Elizabeth
%A Bohan, Jaycie K.
%A Watter, Kerrin
%A Foster, Michele M.
%A Fleming, Jennifer
%V ePub
%N ePub
%P ePub-ePub
%X OBJECTIVE: 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). <br><br>DESIGN: A cohort study, with retrospective comparison. Participants: 187 persons with ABI. Measures: The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Mayo-Portland Adaptability Index (MPAI-4) and Sydney Psychosocial and Reintegration Scale (SPRS) were completed at discharge and 3 months after discharge. Participation in the ABI TRS involved interdisciplinary rehabilitation, 2-4 times per week, for 3 months after hospital discharge. <br><br>RESULTS: There was evidence that at 3 months, participants with ABI TRS showed stabilized psychological wellbeing, and improvements in MPAI-4 ability and participation scores; in addition to improvements in SPRS occupational activity and living skills scores. <br><br>CONCLUSION: A designated ABI TRS may improve the transition from hospital to home, and could form an important part of the brain injury rehabilitation continuum, between the inpatient and community setting.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 0269-9052
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2020.1802660