The Response to Acquired Brain Injury in the United Kingdom: A Comparative Review
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| Title: | The Response to Acquired Brain Injury in the United Kingdom: A Comparative Review |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Foster, Sophie Vivien, Degeneffe, Charles Edmund |
| Source: | Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 2019 33(2):112-125. |
| Availability: | Springer Publishing Company. 11 West 42nd Street 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036. Tel: 877-687-7476; Tel: 212-431-4370; Fax: 212-941-7842; e-mail: subscriptions@springerpub.com; Web site: http://www.springerpub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Adventitious Impairments, Head Injuries, Neurological Impairments, Rehabilitation, Medical Services, Legislation, Community Services, Health Insurance, Guaranteed Income, Employment Services, Research, Differences |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom, United States |
| DOI: | 10.1891/2168-6653.33.2.112 |
| ISSN: | 2168-6653 |
| Abstract: | Background and Objective: This article compares the policy, care systems, and legislation surrounding acquired brain injury (ABI) in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US). Consistent with their shared histories, many similarities in terms of culture, language, and politics, and their history of cooperative relations in military and diplomatic efforts, the US and UK have taken similar approaches toward meeting the needs of persons with ABI and their family caregivers. However, important distinctions exist. Method and Findings: Through a comprehensive narrative review, the article describes both common as well as distinct aspects of the system of ABI services from acute care through to long-term community rehabilitation. Conclusions: The article concludes by discussing areas of potential collaboration in research, services, policy, and training to advance best practice approaches in both nations. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1219762 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background and Objective: This article compares the policy, care systems, and legislation surrounding acquired brain injury (ABI) in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US). Consistent with their shared histories, many similarities in terms of culture, language, and politics, and their history of cooperative relations in military and diplomatic efforts, the US and UK have taken similar approaches toward meeting the needs of persons with ABI and their family caregivers. However, important distinctions exist. Method and Findings: Through a comprehensive narrative review, the article describes both common as well as distinct aspects of the system of ABI services from acute care through to long-term community rehabilitation. Conclusions: The article concludes by discussing areas of potential collaboration in research, services, policy, and training to advance best practice approaches in both nations. |
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| ISSN: | 2168-6653 |
| DOI: | 10.1891/2168-6653.33.2.112 |
