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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Male partner experiences of females with an acquired brain injury
Acquired brain injury (ABI) not only has an impact on the survivor, but also on the partner and personal relationships as a whole. The present study aimed to investigate the male partner experience of living with a female with an ABI; exploring role change, intimacy and future expectations.
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'Appropriate adults' not provided for vulnerable people in custody
'Appropriate adults' are not being provided for many vulnerable people who are detained or questioned by police in custody, according to a new report by the National Appropriate Adult Network.
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The benefits of returning to work: Results from the FRESH project focus groups
A group of researchers at the University of Nottingham is conducting a trial called the FRESH (Facilitating Return to Work through Early Specialist Health-based Interventions) study. The aim is to test the feasibility of providing specialist support (vocational rehabilitation) to assist people with a traumatic brain injury to return to work or education. This specialist support would be in addition to any help they already receive.
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Children and Young People with Neuro Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System
The British Psychological Society (BPS) has released its position paper detailing the Society's views on children and young people with neuro-disabilities coming into contact with the criminal justice system.
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The use of social media by people with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
The following research collated evidence on the use of social media by traumatic brain injury survivors and identified benefits, barriers, risks and facilitators.
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AbilityNet guide to using a computer after brain injury
A guide from AbilityNet on using a computer after brain injury, covering typing, voice recognition, reading difficulties and appointment reminders.
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Acquired Brain Injury, Social Work and the challenges of personalisation
Increasing numbers of adults in the UK are living with acquired brain injury (ABI), with those affected requiring immediate medical care and longer-term rehabilitative and social care.
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Disappointing results in progesterone trial
Sadly, the unreliability of replicating the results of animal trials with humans has been demonstrated by a large-scale clinical trial of progesterone.
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I won't be around forever
This study used constructivist grounded theory to explore processes used by adults with severe TBI and their parents in making decisions about life after injury
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The Invisible Patients
The Neurological Alliance has announced the launch of its new report, The Invisible Patients: Revealing the state of neurology services. The report brings together the findings of their quality of commissioning audit as well as the neurological patient experience survey, which included responses from Headway's members.
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How is ABI assessed and responded to in non-specialist settings?
The purpose of this paper is to examine the research into prevalence of acquired brain injury in non-ABI specialist services, the impact of the invisible aspects of executive impairment and loss of insight upon functioning and to question how this is assessed and managed by generalist services.
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Agnosia after left-side stroke
A study of a man with object agnosia after a left-side stroke, comparing his brain activity and recognition tests with unaffected volunteers.
