Publications by authors named "K Sequeira"

Introduction: Despite the growing evidence for the effects of tailored internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) programmes for those receiving physical rehabilitation, there is a lack of implementation of these programmes in a clinical or community setting. The aim of the current study was to evaluate barriers and facilitators of implementing an ICBT programme into a physical medicine rehabilitation setting.

Methods: Stakeholders with expertise in physical medicine rehabilitation were recruited (n = 25) including: 16 clinicians, 4 administrators, 3 persons with lived experience, and 2 care partners.

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Optimal reporting of outcomes is critical for the interpretation of research findings. This review aimed to examine the utilization of outcome measures (OMs) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of moderate to severe TBI (MSTBI). Systematic searches were conducted up to December 2022 in MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE and PsycINFO, in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

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Background: Understanding sex differences among persons with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is critical to addressing the unique needs of both males and females from acute care through to rehabilitation. Epidemiological studies suggest that 7 of every 10 persons with moderate-to-severe TBI are male, with females representing about 30%-33%.

Objective: To examine the proportion of female and male individuals included in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions for moderate-to-severe TBI.

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Article Synopsis
  • Research is essential for improving the care and outcomes for individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), given the complex nature of treatment post-injury.
  • A systematic review identified 662 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving nearly 92,000 participants from 1978 to 2022, revealing a steady increase in annual publications, with most studies focusing on medical/surgical interventions rather than rehabilitation.
  • The study emphasizes the need for more research in the subacute and chronic phases of TBI recovery and advocates for a greater focus on rehabilitation trials to enhance long-term quality of life for those affected by TBI.
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