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Developing Brain Injury Resource Facilitation for Acquired Brain Injury: Indications and Unmet Needs
Bei Zhang1, Tatyana Mollayeva, Srikant Devaraj
1Author Affiliations: Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas (Dr Zhang); Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute, Lubbock, Texas (Dr Zhang); KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr Mollayeva); Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr Mollayeva); Syra Health, Carmel, Indiana (Dr Devaraj); Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University, Indiana (Dr Devaraj); Department of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia (Dr Meixner); National Association of State Head Injury Administrators, Alabaster, Alabama (Ms Dettmer); Ohio Brain Injury Program, Columbus, Ohio (Dr Corrigan); Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (Dr Corrigan); Brain Injury Association of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska (Ms Reisher); Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana (Drs Hammond and Trexler); Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas (Dr Pollifrone); and Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana (Dr Backhaus).
Brain injury resource facilitation (RF) improves care for acquired brain injury (ABI) survivors by connecting them with essential resources. This approach ensures comprehensive support, addressing individual needs for long-term success.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Survivorship following acquired brain injury (ABI) has significantly improved, creating a need for tailored care systems.
- Brain injury resource facilitation (RF) is a crucial supportive system for individuals with ABI.
- Effective RF bridges community services, addressing the full spectrum of needs for long-term success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the current status of brain injury RF for ABI.
- To analyze the challenges and opportunities in brain injury RF.
- To propose policy recommendations for RF program implementation and funding.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and analysis of current brain injury RF strategies.
- Stakeholder engagement and needs assessment.
- Development of policy recommendations for funders.
Main Results:
- Brain injury RF encompasses identification of strengths/challenges, goal setting, resource coordination, and advocacy.
- Current RF strategies are being developed and implemented by multiple stakeholders.
- There are identified challenges and opportunities for enhancing brain injury RF.
Conclusions:
- Brain injury RF is critical for integrated care and long-term outcomes for ABI survivors.
- A pragmatic, culturally informed approach to RF is advocated.
- Policy and funding support are essential for effective RF implementation.
