Outcomes from milieu-based neurorehabilitation at up to 11 years post-discharge

Brain Inj. 2001 May;15(5):413-28. doi: 10.1080/02699050010005968.

Abstract

Outcome in patients with brain injury after milieu-based day treatment neurorehabilitation was examined at up to 11 years post-discharge. Follow-up data in this cross-sectional study were sought from all admissions since May 1986 to May 1998 at 3 months, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 year intervals. The 164 participants who responded had heterogeneous brain injury aetiologies and represented 73.9% of all patients who were successfully discharged from the programme. Rates of productivity (defined as gainful employment, school, and/or volunteer work) and employment (defined as work for pay) were examined in this follow-up sample. The results demonstrate that 83.5% of patients were productive up to 11 years post-discharge, with 67.1% engaged in work or school, and no decline in productivity was seen over time from discharge. Better vocational/school outcomes were associated with younger age, male gender, and higher staff working alliance ratings of patients and their families.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Brain Injuries / pathology
  • Brain Injuries / rehabilitation*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Employment*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Quality of Life
  • Sex Factors
  • Social Support
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vocational Guidance