ABIOS Research and Development
ABIOS research initiatives include:
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Designing and co-ordinating research into community based service delivery for people with ABI
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Fostering the development of responsive services for people with ABI
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Evaluation of ABIOS service delivery and reporting to key stakeholders
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Current ABIOS Research Projects
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service Development Project
Participatory Action Research to develop and evaluate different models of rehabilitation service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with ABI
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Behavioural Management Resources Project
Developing resources and educational material to assist people with ABI, their families and support workers in behaviour management
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Clinical Alliance Development Project
The development of a clinical alliance between ABIOS and a regional inpatient/consultation-liaison service for people with ABI and mental health
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Long Term Community Care Needs Project
A study examining the predictors of long-term care needs in the community for people with ABI
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Mayo-Portland Project
A research evaluation of the Mayo-Portland Inventory (MPAI-4) and associated resource availability and utilisation measures in ABI community rehabilitation
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Metacognitive Skills Intervention Project
A study to evaluate the effectiveness of a metacognitive skills intervention in improving the community outcomes of people with ABI
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Parenting Project
New in 2006, this initiative involves the development and evaluation of a programme of parenting support for parents with ABI
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STEPS A
major state wide service development initiative aimed at establishing a sustainable model of self managed support networks for people with ABI
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Transition from Hospital to Home Project
Exploration of the experience of and services provided during transition from hospital to home for people with acquired brain injury and their families
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Young People in Transition Project
A research study to develop and evaluate a model of transition for young people with ABI moving from paediatric to adult rehabilitation services.
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Previous ABIOS Research Projects
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Brain Crew Programme
Developing resources, educational material and supports to assist children who have a significant other with an acquired brain injury
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Client Goals Project
An analysis of the content and themes of the rehabilitation goals of people with ABI in a community based service
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Day Hospital Project
A research intervention to enhance the well-being and psycho-social outcomes of people with ABI attending day hospital
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Drug and Alcohol Project
Tailoring existing drug and alcohol resources to assist people with ABI, their families and service providers
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Stroke Project
The development and evaluation of early intervention and psychosocial services for people with stroke
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Suicide Prevention Project
Tailoring existing suicide prevention resources to assist people with ABI, their families and service providers
Contact ABIOS
abios@health.qld.gov.au
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