Publications by authors named "Barbara Strettles"
There is limited literature comparing the clinical and employment characteristics of clients accessing new employment with those resuming previous employment. To address this gap, a multi-centre observational study was conducted of all active clients with severe TBI from the 11 community rehabilitation services ( = 588) of the New South Wales Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program. Demographic, injury, clinical and vocational data were collected by treating clinicians employing a purpose-designed protocol.
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- The study investigates a community-based case management model in the New South Wales Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program, focusing on clinicians providing these services.
- It includes a survey of 72 clinicians from various community rehabilitation teams in both urban and rural settings to assess their organizational context and clinical approaches.
- The results show a uniform service model emphasizing direct support to clients and families, with minimal differences based on age or location, leading to the development of a structured case management service model.
Objective: To compare the demographic/injury profile, outcomes, service utilization, and unmet service needs of individuals with severe traumatic brain injury across urban, regional, and remote areas of New South Wales.
Setting: The 11 community-based rehabilitation teams of the New South Wales Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program.
Participants: Active clients (N = 503) with severe traumatic brain injury.
Objective: Investigate the prevalence, comorbidities, and correlates of challenging behaviors among clients of the New South Wales Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program.
Setting: All community-based rehabilitation services of the statewide program.
Participants: Five hundred seven active clients with severe traumatic brain injury.