The research project aims to better understand the multiple factors related to the clinical evolution and the social participation of traumatic brain injured (TBI). The project will provide better understanding of the patients' evolution during rehabilitation after TBI in terms of adaptation and social participation, assess the effect of rehabilitation and study social participation outcomes and quality of life of TBI patients one-year post-rehabilitation. Project benefits include improvement of clinical practices and support in decision-making.
The objectives of this research project are:
Part 1: To provide a picture of the evolution, in terms of social adaptation and participation of patients during rehabilitation after a TBI.
Part 2: To study social participation outcomes and quality of life of TBI individuals one year after the end of their rehabilitation.
All adult TBI patients receiving post-acute rehabilitation services.
TBI patients that do not complete at least one month of rehabilitation.
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal
Lead sponsor
Fonds de la Recherche en Santé du Québec
Collaborator