ABI-aftercare in Motion: Multidisciplinary Aftercare in the Home Environment in Patients With Acquired Brain Injury

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

ABI-motion program: The ABI-motion program strengthens the cooperation between outpatient rehabilitation professionals and community care providers.

Study summary

The goal of this implementation study is to improve aftercare for patients with ABI receiving outpatient rehabilitation. The ABI-motion program was developed to improve and active lifestyle and to prevent persistent complaints after ABI and poor HR-QoL.The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Is the ABI-motion program feasible?
* What are the health benefits of the ABI-motion program?

Participants will receive brain education, a joint therapy session with a physical or occupational or movement therapist and a buddy from a patient support organization during outpatient rehabilitation, followed by community buddy support after discharge from outpatient rehabilitation, and follow-up by a rehabilitation physician.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Difference in proportion of patients participating in buddy support programs after rehabilitation discharge — 3, 6, 12 months
  Proportion of patients in the ABI-motion group that continues community buddy support after rehabilitation discharge compared with standard care
• Mean rating of satisfaction with the ABI-motion program — 12 months
  Satisfaction with the ABI-motion program is rated on a rating scale, ranging from 0 (worst) to 10 (best).

Trial sites (1)

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