Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018
Published In
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
Abstract
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) published a position paper (http:// www.biausa.org/biaa-position-papers.htm) that describes the state of outcomes research in the field of brain injury and identifies the factors to consider when evaluating existing studies and embarking on future outcomes research. This commentary summarizes that article by highlighting 3 major challenges for outcome measurement in brain injury rehabilitation. It also presents opportunities for improving outcomes research through improved research design, standardization of measurement tools across the continuum with utilization of national databases, and an evidence-based approach to providing care to help move brain injury rehabilitation outcome measurement in a positive direction.
DOI
10.1097/HTR.0000000000000406
Rights
© Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
Recommended Citation
Cioe, N. J.; and Seale, G. S. (2018). Brain Injury Rehabilitation Outcome Measurement: Challenges and Future Directions. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 33(6): 375-377. https://doi.org/10.1097/HTR.0000000000000406
Comments
This is a non-final version of an article published in final form in Cioe, N. J.; and Seale, G. S. (2018). Brain Injury Rehabilitation Outcome Measurement: Challenges and Future Directions. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 33(6): 375-377. https://doi.org/10.1097/HTR.0000000000000406.