Experiences of Individuals With Acquired Brain Injury and Their Families Interacting With Community Services: A Systematic Scoping Review
Disability & Rehabilitation
Norman, A., Curro, V., et al. (2023).
Disability & Rehabilitation, 45(4), 739-751.
This systematic review investigates the barriers to access community-based services, including rehabilitation services, for individuals with acquired brain injury.
No funding received
From 2005 to December 18, 2020
Peer-reviewed, primary research papers of all study designs including quantitative and qualitative literature as well as case studies.
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Unmet needs of people with ABI included the need for information, support services, and person-centered care plans as well as needs in the areas of independent living, return to work and social activities, and emotional needs. Barriers to accessing services included transportation difficulty, financial burden, lack of insight and awareness, cognitive impairment, and poor referral pathways. Barriers on the side of healthcare professionals included poor organizational structures, lack of service provision, poor communication, and poor training.
