Knowledge Translation of Communication & Cognitive Strategies for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury
Year: 2012
Type: other
Abstract: This project focused on knowledge translation of evidence-based communication and cognitive strategies for persons with acquired brain injury (ABI). Research demonstrates effective strategies, but the implementation of recommendations does not necessarily come to fruition in everyday care contexts. Caregivers are often left to deal with the long-term consequences of ABI with limited support or understanding of ABI. This project aimed to develop a resource toolkit for caregivers of people with ABI (family, staff, or health care professionals). Potential users of the toolkit (e.g., caregivers, clinicians) reviewed the toolkit and provided feedback. Results of the feedback and implications are discussed. Knowledge Translation of Communication & Cognitive Strategies for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury The focus of this project was on knowledge translation of research in the area of communication and cognitive strategies for community re-integration for persons with acquired brain injury (ABI) in order to promote evidence-based practice. There is a significant amount of research on the effectiveness of various intervention approaches for persons with ABI; the implementation of recommendations from this research, however, does not necessarily come to fruition in everyday care contexts. Additionally, rehabilitation services for persons with ABI are limited, often leaving caregivers to deal with the long-term consequences of ABI with limited support. The aims of this project were to develop a resource toolkit for caregivers of people with ABI, and to obtain feedback from potential users of the toolkit. Knowledge Translation Knowledge translation (KT) aims to apply research findings to relevant real world contexts through a system of interactions between researchers and knowledge users to link
Authors: Ellen M. Hickey, Emily Hastings, Erin Dickson
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W111673481