EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
Evidence for the Effectiveness of Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Following Acquired Brain Injury: A Synthesis of Two Systematic Approaches
Turner-Stokes, L.
(2008).
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 40(9), 691-701.
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| Yes |
Description: This is a comparison of findings from two systematic reviews which investigated the effectiveness of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation following acquired brain injury.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Adults of working age
Intervention/Assessment: Varied
Number of Studies Included: 46
Years Included: Not stated
Findings:
Conclusions:
"...[T]he strongest recommendations...would be for early intensive rehabilitation; specialist programs for those with complex needs; and specialist vocational programs for those with potential to return to work. Although there is encouraging data...to support the benefits of behavioral management programs, community rehabilitation and longer-term interventions, this evidence is not yet sufficient to support strong recommendations for management, and more work is required in particular with respect to demonstrating cost-effectiveness, and to identifying those patients most likely to benefit." (p. 698)
Keywords: Brain Injury, Stroke, Cognitive Rehabilitation
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Added to Compendium: December 2011