Positive Behaviour Study - Evaluating Positive Behavioural Supports Intervention for Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acquired Brain Injury; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents; Stroke - Haemorrhagic; Stroke - Ischaemic

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001704482
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Jennie Ponsford

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-12-12
• Study Completion: 2020-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 7 June 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 49

Inclusion Criteria

TBI (any severity, any number) and/or ABI (stroke, hypoxic injury)
Aged 18-65 years
Any time post-injury
Displays behaviours of concern as defined by the Overt Behaviour Scale
Significant other available to participate (family member, house manager, attendant carer, treating staff)

Exclusion Criteria

Neurodegenerative disorder, Alcohol related brain injury, malignant tumour, congential disorder, intellectual disability.
Severe unresolved pre-injury or current psychiatric condition (e.g. schizophrenia, depression, personality disorder) or substance abuse disorder on HoNOS-ABI (Health of the nation outcome scale - acquired brain injury) or multiple inpatient psychiatric admissions
Currently receiving services/treatment for behaviour (e.g. psychological therapy, psychiatry, other allied health)
People highly dependent on medical care

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified