Optimizing outcome through cognitive therapy and advocacy: a case study

When the medical model of rehabilitation is used to formulate outcome goals for survivors of traumatic brain injury, pertinent factors weighed typically include premorbid personality and background, current levels of adaptive functioning and physical and neuropsychological impairments. The independent living model utilizes the client's goal and strengths to focus rehabilitation. This case study illustrates how the independent living approach helped a survivor of brain injury achieve his outcome goal; living in his own apartment.