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June 6, 2026Journal of Rehabilitation MedicineOpen Access

Occupational performance priorities and outcomes in long-term transitional rehabilitation for young adults with acquired brain injury

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CHCharlotte HeurlinMSMarie‐Louise SchultABAniko Barfai

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Overview

Observational clinical study describes performance priorities and outcomes in young adults, indicating the importance of transitional rehabilitation.

Key Points

  • The study aims to describe occupational performance problems and prioritization among young adults with acquired brain injury while assessing changes from admission to discharge.
  • Observational clinical study involving 46 young adults aged 18-25 with acquired brain injury.
  • Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) used to evaluate performance and satisfaction at admission and discharge.
  • Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOSE) utilized to assess independence-related disability.
  • Participants identified 122 occupational performance problems, primarily in socialization and community activities.
  • On discharge, self-rated performance and satisfaction in COPM showed significant improvement compared to admission.
  • GOSE scores increased from a range of 4-6 at admission to 4-8 at discharge, indicating decreased global disability.

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Heurlin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23ba6871a5da9775e76131https://doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v58.45144
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