| Autor: |
McDougall J, Servais M, Sommerfreund J, Rosen E, Gillett J, Gray J, Somers S, Frid P, Dewit D, Pearlman L, Hicock F |
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Brain Injury; Oct2006, Vol. 20 Issue 11, p1189-1205, 17p |
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Primary objective: To examine the utility of a coordinated, family/community-focused programme (PABICOP) vs. a standard approach for improving outcomes for children with ABI and their families.Research design: Pre-test-post-test design, with comparison group and follow-up.Methods and procedures: Ninety-six children (64 children receiving PABICOP services and 32 children receiving standard care) participated in the study. Measures were completed at baseline and 3 and 12 months later.Main outcomes and results: Parents/caregivers with more than 10 contacts with PABICOP scored significantly higher on an ABI knowledge quiz than either parents/caregivers with 10 contacts or less or the comparison group at post-test and follow-up. Parents/caregivers with 10 contacts or less with PABICOP reported significantly greater improvements in children's school and total competence on the CBCL than either parents/caregivers with more than 10 contacts or the comparison group at post-test and follow-up.Conclusions: PABICOP may be more useful for enhancing knowledge of ABI for parents/caregivers and for integrating children into the community over a 1-year period than a standard approach. The amount of service received appears to influence outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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