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Acquired brain injury

Alternative labels
ABI
Traumatic brain injury
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Cognitive impairment
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Acquired brain injury
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Fact sheet

Traumatic brain injury and homelessness


Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a type of acquired brain injury that is common among people who experience homelessness. This fact sheet describes some of the common symptoms of TBI, discusses the link between TBI and homelessness, and provides information for frontline workers who deliver services for people experiencing homelessness in the United States.
Journal article

Factors that influence the quality of paid support for adults with acquired neurological disability: scoping review and thematic synthesis

Theoretically, individualised funding schemes empower people with disability to choose high quality support services in line with their needs and preferences. Given the importance of support, the aim of this scoping review was to understand the factors that influence the quality of paid disability support for adults with acquired neurological disability.
Journal article

Sharing stories of lived experience: a qualitative analysis of the intersection of experiences between storytellers with acquired brain injury and storytelling facilitators

While interest in storytelling in brain injury rehabilitation is increasing, little attention has been directed to the interpersonal relationships experienced through storytelling. As part of a larger study exploring narrative storytelling, this paper reports on the intersection of experiences between those sharing their story and those listening to the story.
Fact sheet

Traumatic brain injury and homelessness


Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a type of acquired brain injury that is common among people who experience homelessness. This fact sheet describes some of the common symptoms of TBI, discusses the link between TBI and homelessness, and provides information for frontline workers who deliver services for people experiencing homelessness in Australia.
Report

What were they thinking? A discussion paper on brain and behaviour in relation to the justice system in New Zealand


This discussion paper presents strong evidence of the over-representation of people in the criminal justice system who have had brain injuries, shedding new light on the impact of such injuries and developmental differences on both victims and offenders.