Moderate to Severe Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

This chapter explores reintegration into the community for individuals post-ABI. Several outcome measures and assessments are presented with sections dedicated to life satisfaction, independence and social integration, return to driving, vocational rehabilitation and productivity, caregiving and caregiver burden. Relevant information and interventions are presented for each.

Includes a detailed review of the literature.

The KITE research Institute, UHN

The KITE research Institute, UHN

The KITE research Institute, UHN

Stroke Engine (Evidence Reviewed as of before: 14-12-2012)

The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)

The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)

The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)

The KITE research Institute, UHN

from Taking action for Optimal Community and Long-Term Stroke Care (TACLS): A Resource for Healthcare Providers
Canadian Stroke Best Practices

The KITE research Institute, UHN

Free resource available from the Canadian Medical Association designed to assist physician’s assessment of an individual’s ability to safely operate motor vehicles. Includes a section on Traumatic Brain Injury.

The KITE research Institute, UHN

The KITE research Institute, UHN

Stroke Engine (Evidence Reviewed as of before: 14-12-2012)

The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)

The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)

The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)

Kloseck, M., Crilly, R. G., Ellis, G. D., & Lammers, E. (1996). Leisure Competence Measure: Development and reliability testing of a scale to measure functional outcomes in therapeutic recreation. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 30, 13-26.