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Abstract:
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI ) , also referred to as an acquired brain injury , is caused by damage to the brain as a result of trauma to the head . The following report serves as a resource for patients and families wanting to gain information regarding community integration outcomes after participation in post -acute rehabilitation programs . The goal of the post -acute level of medical care is to increase functionality and serve as a transition for the patient from the rehabilitation facility to life within the community . A thorough examination of community integration after participation in a post -acute rehabilitative program with the use of the Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ ) is provided . After investigation of the available literature , four articles were found to meet inclusion criteria and were included within the review . All studies included met the following criteria . Participants were ages 17 to 65 years old , had a diagnosis of moderate to severe TBI , were enrolled in post -acute rehabilitation , and were assessed with the Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ ) . Overall , the available literature suggests that completion of a program within a post -acute facility does create positive outcomes for the individual with TBI ; however , the outcomes are dependent on various factors regarding TBI severity , the administration of intervention , the type of intervention , time post -onset and age of participants at the time of onset . Future research is necessary to provide a more comprehensive view of post -acute rehabilitation and the outcomes that these patients may expect as they begin their road to recovery . |