Adding dialectical behaviour therapy to multidisciplinary rehabilitation does not change quality of life but can improve emotional regulation and personal goals attainment after acquired brain injury

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the impact of adding dialectical behaviour therapy to rehabilitation on emotional regulation and goal attainment after acquired brain injury.
• Implemented dialectical behaviour therapy alongside existing multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
• Monitored emotional regulation and goal attainment outcomes in participants.
• Assessed quality of life changes following therapy.
• Emotional regulation showed significant improvement post-therapy.
• Participants reported enhanced ability to achieve personal goals despite distress.
• No significant changes in overall quality of life were observed.