Family members are undeniably important to the lives of people with acquired brain injury (ABI). This study sought to understand the experience of family members of people with severe ABI, based in Australia, as they support their loved one to commence community and social participation during inpatient rehabilitation and transition to the community.

This study explores how adults with severe acquired brain injury experienced community and social participation during rehabilitation and the transition back to community life. It found these goals were not prioritised, despite their importance, leading to missed opportunities to prepare people for life beyond hospital and limiting their ability to reconnect with community and resume...