Citation

Kim H, Colantonio A, Dawson DR, Bayley MT. Can. J. Occup. Ther. 2013; 80(1): 49-58.

Affiliation

Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Daegu University, Jullyang, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23550497

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Community integration is considered an ultimate goal for rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury (TBI). PURPOSE: To determine (a) whether differences exist in rehabilitation outcomes between intentional and unintentional TBI populations and (b) whether TBI from assault is a predictor of community integration following inpatient rehabilitation. METHOD: Retrospective cohort study using population-based data from Canadian hospital administration records, 2001 to 2006. Outcome measure was the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI). FINDINGS: From a sample of 243 persons, 24 (9.9%) had sustained TBI from physical assault. Persons with TBI from physical assault reported significantly lower scores on two items on the RNLI's Daily Functioning subscale: "recreation" and "family role." IMPLICATIONS: These findings suggest that targeted intervention in these specific areas could be beneficial, which are often primarily addressed by occupational therapists in both inpatient rehabilitation and community settings.

Language: en