ABI Research - Research Resources

3-year summary of Head Injuries

Tue, 27 Sep 2011

This document illustrates using statistical and graphical information an overview of head injuries in the greater Auckland region between March 2008 and March 2011.

uSPEQ report for ABI

Thu, 11 Aug 2011

This report provides statistical and graphical information about the uSPEQ survey of ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand Ltd. It is about how our consumers perceived the services being provided to them.

Bringing out the Best NZRA

Wed, 16 Mar 2011

Bringing out the best: Dr. Sherry and psychologist Scott Nash present the results of a training programme for staff who interact with clients who exhibit challenging behavior.

Developing a TBI database

Tue, 22 Mar 2011

Dr. Foster, database developer Murray Polson, and data manager Ann Buckley describe the process of developing an electronic client management system and database to support a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation service.

A comprehensive model of neurorehabilitation

Tue, 22 Mar 2011

Dr. Foster and general manager Max Cavit describe the people, places, and processes that go into a service that provides individualized interventions at all stages of rehabilitation.

Acute and post-acute TBI outcomes

Tue, 22 Mar 2011

Dr. Foster, data manager Ann Buckley, and general manager Max Cavit present graphs on client demographics, injury details, and the outcomes of clients in hospital and inpatient rehabilitation.

The family as a team member

Tue, 22 Mar 2011

Dr. Sherry and occupational therapist Jonathan Armstrong discuss a case study in which the client’s rehabilitation was supported by a family member who worked alongside the rehabilitation therapists as a member of the team.

Giving hope to the minimally conscious

Mon, 28 Mar 2011

Nurse Manager Angela Davenport illustrates ABI’s experiences in providing rehabilitation for individuals with disorders of consciousness.

Sports Concussion

Tue, 22 Mar 2011

Analysis of the Consensus Statement of the Zurich 3rdInternational Conference 2009 and a discussion of NZ conditions related to the Concussion Services.

How long do I have to stay here?

Mon, 28 Mar 2011

Rehabilitation Team Leader Catherine Epps and Dr. Foster describe the relationship between client/injury characteristics and the length of time that clients stay in inpatient rehabilitation

External memory aids

Mon, 28 Mar 2011

Occupational therapist Jonathan Armstrong presents a method for incorporating external memory aids into TBI rehabilitation.

An integrated rehabilitation service

Mon, 28 Mar 2011

Rehabilitation Team Leader Tony Young describes a comprehensive model of rehabilitation and some of its outcomes.