Disability and rehabilitation
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To assess the prevalence and variation of post-concussion symptoms within the first year after mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), and explore the association between injury severity, demographic factors and symptoms. ⋯ Persistence of symptoms was a considerable problem even 1 year after the injury, with cognitive symptoms dominating. More severe AIS scores were associated with a higher level of cognitive and physical symptoms at 3 months, but not at later follow-ups. Strategies to prevent and treat these symptoms should be focussed in clinical practice.
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To determine whether service delivery system factors, including having a quality medical home, access to therapeutic services, or enrolment in early intervention/special education services, are associated with meeting children's needs for assistive technology (AT). ⋯ Promoting quality care within a complex service delivery system is critical to meeting the AT needs of children and their families. Changes in the structure and processes of care, including facilitating access to a quality medical home and needed therapy services would likely increase access to needed AT.
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This article examines the distinctive opportunities and challenges involved in connecting with clinicians to strengthen rehabilitation research. ⋯ This paper reflects the conviction that reducing the gap between research and clinical practice will be facilitated by implementing partnerships originating from both researchers and clinicians.
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This study aimed to explore factors which predicated successful long-term pain management for people who had attended a cognitive-behavioural-based pain management program (PMP) in regional Australia. ⋯ The findings suggested that the ability to adopt positive meaning attributes and use a variety of strategies was related to those participants who were successful in their ongoing pain management. The importance of these factors should be considered for those attending chronic pain programs.