Traumatic Brain Injury (Adults)
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External Scientific Evidence

Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines

No evidence-based practice guidelines were found.

 

 

 

 

 

Evidence-Based Systematic Reviews

Evidence-Based Review of Moderate to Severe Acquired Brain Injury Teasell, R., Marshall, S., et al. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.abiebr.com.

 

Description

This is a review of prospective and retrospective experimental and non-experimental studies that investigated the effectiveness of rehabilitation for adults and children with moderate to severe acquired brain injury (ABI), including stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI). This review includes the assessment and management of several aspects of rehabilitation including speech and language treatments. The levels of evidence used to summarize the findings are based on the modified Sackett criteria: Level 1 was applied to randomized controlled trials (RCT) with a PEDro score greater than 5.  Level 2 was applied to RCTs with a PEDro score less than 6, non-RCTs, and cohort studies.  Level 3 was applied to case control studies.  Level 4 was applied to pre-post studies, post-studies, case series, and single intervention group studies. Level 5 was applied to observational studies, case studies, and consensus statements. 

 

Conclusions

"Based on one RCT there is Level 2 evidence to support the effectiveness of interventions that focus on training the communication partners of individuals with severe TBI" (p. 22). 

 

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