There is still so much to learn about the brain and what happens after brain injury. Research is helping to find answers, challenge assumptions and improve our understanding of brain injury, recovery and life after brain injury.
Explore the latest findings and discoveries from the world of brain injury research.
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Using text messaging as an intervention to help with goal-relevant behaviour after brain injury
Using text messaging as an intervention to help with goal-relevant behaviour after brain injury
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Research highlights effect of diet on headaches
The following research reviewed evidence on the impact of specific foods or ingredients on headaches and migraines. It found that alcohol can cause headaches in some groups of patients, and further pointed to a number of other foods that should be avoided for those with a susceptibility to headaches. The authors conclude that elimination diets can be beneficial in subgroups of persons with headache disorders.
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The experience of patients with ABI and their families during the hospital stay
New research explores the experiences of brain injury survivors and families during hospital and rehabilitation stages.
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Friendship and social isolation after brain injury
Research looks into main themes of social isolation and friendship after brain injury and emphasises the importance of peer support in identity reconstruction.
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Return to work following acquired brain injury: the views of patients and employers
A new study has identified the facilitators and barriers experienced by brain injury survivors when returning to work.
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Provision of specialist rehabilitation care
A report has been published by London North West Healthcare NHS Trust evaluating the provision of specialist rehabilitation care for patients with complex rehabilitation needs following major trauma.
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Building a partnership to support service development
Occupational Therapist Angela Birleson shares her experience of building a developing a partnership with a local Headway to deliver high-quality, service use-led occupational therapy services.
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Decision making in TBI survivors and parents
Research explores the processes of making decisions between TBI survivors and their parents
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Electrical brain stimulation improves stroke recovery
A team of researchers from the University of Oxford has found that administering a low electrical current to the brain can improve recovery following stroke in some patients.
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The Prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury Among Young Offenders in Custody
To examine the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among young people in custody and to compare this with estimates within the general youth population.
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Brain cooling reduces chance of head injury recovery
A large multi-centre study into the effects of the commonly used technique of 'therapeutic hypothermia', cooling of the brain following a severe head injury, has found that it can lessen the chance of recovery.
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Effective return-to-work interventions after acquired brain injury: A systematic review
New research collates evidence that a range of work-directed interventions in combination with education/coaching are effective ways of helping brain injury survivors with returning to work.
