TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Community integration outcomes after traumatic brain injury due to physical assault
JO  - Canadian journal of occupational therapy
A1  - Kim, Hwan
A1  - Colantonio, Angela
A1  - Dawson, Deirdre R.
A1  - Bayley, Mark T.
SP  - 49
EP  - 58
VL  - 80
IS  - 1
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0008-4174
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -