Significant others’ perspectives on formal supports at 3- and 12-months post-discharge from specialist rehabilitation units following acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury

PURPOSE: To explore from significant others' perspective the experiences of and barriers to accessing formal supports in the first year post-discharge after acquired brain injury (ABI) and spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS: = 19) from inpatient rehabilitation in Queensland, Australia. Data were thematically analysed using the Framework method. RESULTS: ) describes the impact on significant others who had to fill the gaps in formal support. CONCLUSION: The findings underscore the need to proactively involve significant others as well as people with an injury in the rehabilitation and decision-making process to support the needs and well-being of both parties.