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Whatever it takes: a model for community-based services

B Willer1, J D Corrigan

  • 1Center For Research on Community Integration of Persons with TBI, Ontario Head Injury Association.

Brain Injury
|October 1, 1994
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The Whatever It Takes model extends rehabilitation for acquired brain injury (ABI) by addressing environmental barriers and natural supports. This practical approach prioritizes long-term community reintegration for individuals with ABI.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Acquired brain injury (ABI) presents persistent medical complications and challenges in community reintegration.
  • Current healthcare systems often prioritize acute care, complicating long-term support for individuals with ABI.
  • Traditional rehabilitation models may not adequately address environmental barriers or natural supports crucial for community integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the Whatever It Takes model as an extension of traditional medical/rehabilitation approaches for acquired brain injury.
  • To offer practical guidelines for implementing the Whatever It Takes model in community integration programs.
  • To emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach that considers both medical needs and environmental factors for individuals with ABI.

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Main Methods:

  • Conceptual model development based on clinical experience and expert opinion.
  • Analysis of limitations in current community-based rehabilitation programs for acquired brain injury.
  • Integration of medical, environmental, and social support considerations.

Main Results:

  • The Whatever It Takes model offers a practical framework for addressing the complex, long-term needs of individuals with acquired brain injury.
  • This model emphasizes proactive problem-solving and resourcefulness in community integration programs.
  • It advocates for a balanced approach, integrating medical management with environmental adaptations and natural supports.

Conclusions:

  • The Whatever It Takes model provides a necessary, practical extension to rehabilitation for acquired brain injury, focusing on real-world community integration.
  • Effective community reintegration requires a holistic strategy that transcends traditional rehabilitation, incorporating environmental and social factors.
  • Implementing this model can optimize resource utilization and improve long-term outcomes for individuals with acquired brain injury.