Our researchers work closely alongside sub-acute and community-based rehabilitation teams, transferring their findings directly into new treatment options.
The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research Group conducts research into improving physical and psychosocial functioning after acquired brain injury. These include using assistive technology to support independence and community participation, strengthening pathways for returning to work, building positive mental health, addressing challenging behaviours, building family resilience and developing/trialling new models of care in rehabilitation. This work has transformed clinical practice globally.
“Allied Health Professionals (social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, case managers and rehabilitation physicians) play an essential role in informing and improving patient-centred care. We help real people, in real time.
The benefits of our research into brain injury rehabilitation extend not only to our patients, but to their families and the whole community. ”
Prof Grahame Simpson
