Article

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate outcomes of a residential community reintegration program
3 years after treatment on independent living, societal participation, emotional
well-being, and quality of life in patients with chronic acquired brain injury
and psychosocial problems hampering societal participation. DESIGN: A follow-up
assessment 3 years after treatment was compared with the 1-year follow-up
assessment in a prospective cohort study. SETTING:
A tertiary rehabilitation
center for acquired brain injury. PARTICIPANTS: Of the 67 patients assessed at
the 1-year follow-up, 63 subjects (94%; 42 men; mean age at admission to
treatment 24.7y; mean time postonset 5.1y) were available at the 3-year follow-up
and taken into account in the analyses. INTERVENTION:
A structured residential
treatment program directed at improving independence in domestic life, work,
leisure time, and social interactions. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Community
Integration Questionnaire, Employability Rating Scale, living situation, school,
work situation, work hours, Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale,
and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Abbreviated (5 scales).
RESULTS: There were no significant differences for any of the outcome measures
between the 1-year and 3-year follow-up assessment. CONCLUSIONS: These results
indicate that the established significant and clinically relevant improvements
after a residential community reintegration program remain stable in the long
term.
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