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Long-term Rehabilitation in Patients With Acquired Brain Injury.

Author: AdrionChristine, BenderAndreas, FischerLuzia, HuberMartin, JawnyKerstin, MansmannUlrich, StraubeAndreas

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

This randomized, controlled trial evaluated a participation-focused outpatient treatment (TEAM) program for patients in the chronic phase of acquired brain injury. TEAM patients achieved their individual participation goals at 1 month more frequently than control patients receiving standard treatment (61% vs. 21%; p = 0.008).
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: Patients with acquired brain injury who have been discharged from inpatient neurological rehabilitation often continue to suffer from limited independence, participation, and quality of life. Participation-focused outpatient treatment (in German: teilhabeorientierte ambulan. METHODS: In...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5078863/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Long-Term Rehabilitation for Patients with Acquired Brain Injury

This study investigates the effectiveness of a specialized outpatient rehabilitation program (TEAM) for patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) in the chronic phase. The researchers aimed to evaluate the program’s impact on participation goals, independence in daily activities, and overall quality of life.

TEAM Rehabilitation: Enhancing Participation and Independence

The study found that patients who participated in the TEAM program achieved their individual participation goals more frequently and experienced greater improvements in independence in everyday activities compared to those receiving standard treatment. These findings underscore the importance of intensive, goal-oriented rehabilitation programs for patients with ABI in the chronic phase.

The Benefits of Comprehensive Rehabilitation for ABI

This study highlights the importance of comprehensive rehabilitation approaches for patients with ABI. The TEAM program, with its emphasis on participation-focused interventions, demonstrated significant benefits in improving independence, quality of life, and overall well-being. It’s like providing a camel with a well-equipped caravan – the right tools and support can help them navigate the challenges of their journey.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This randomized controlled trial provides compelling evidence for the effectiveness of the TEAM rehabilitation program for patients with ABI in the chronic phase. The study demonstrates that this program can significantly enhance participation, independence, and quality of life, emphasizing the importance of providing specialized, intensive rehabilitation services to this patient population.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2018-02-21
  2. Date Revised 2018-12-02
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

27743470

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC5078863

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

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