Aftercare Program to Support an Active Lifestyle for Adults with Acquired Brain Injury During Outpatient Rehabilitation and Beyond

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to improve aftercare for patients with acquired brain injury ABI who are receiving outpatient rehabilitation. The study evaluates the feasibility and health benefits of the ABI-motion program, which was developed to promote an active lifestyle and prevent ongoing complaints and poor health-related quality of life after ABI. It addresses common challenges faced by people with ABI, such as difficulty reintegrating into social life and maintaining physical fitness after rehabilitation. The ABI-motion program combines outpatient rehabilitation with community support by connecting rehabilitation professionals and local patient support organizations. The program includes brain education about ABI consequences and physical activity guidelines, a joint therapy session involving a therapist and a buddy from a patient support group during rehabilitation, community buddy support of up to 8 hours after discharge, and follow-up care by a rehabilitation physician. The study compares patients before and after implementation of this program. Participants will be assessed before and at 3, 6, and 12 months after discharge from outpatient rehabilitation. Researchers will measure participation rates in the community buddy program, satisfaction with the ABI-motion program, physical activity levels, cognitive function, physical fitness, mental health symptoms, coping, social participation, and health care use. These evaluations include validated questionnaires and physical tests to track changes over time and compare outcomes with controls.

ABI-aftercare in Motion: Multidisciplinary Aftercare in the Home Environment in Patients With Acquired Brain Injury