Three New TRaCE 3.0 Publications Explore Life After Rehabilitation

The Hopkins Centre is pleased to celebrate three new publications from the Trajectories of Rehabilitation across Complex Environments (TRaCE 3.0) research team, sharing valuable insights into life after hospital discharge for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) and spinal cord injury (SCI), and their families and supporters.  

The publications explore important aspects of the transition from hospital to community living, including quality of life, emotional wellbeing, resilience and access to support services.

 

The three new publications include:

1. Appraisals of Life Transition Events and Associations with Quality of Life at 3- and 12-Months Post-Discharge Following Spinal Cord Injury

This research examines how people with SCI experience and perceive significant life changes following rehabilitation, and how these experiences relate to their quality of life at three and twelve months after leaving hospital.

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2. 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

Highlighting the important role of family members, partners and other significant supporters, this study explores their experiences of accessing formal services and support following a loved one's discharge from hospital. The research provides insights into how services can better support individuals and their families during this important transition.

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3. Trajectories of Resilience and Depression and Associations with Hope Between Discharge and 12 Months Post-Discharge After Acquired Neurological Injury

This publication explores changes in resilience and depression during the first year following hospital discharge, and how these experiences are associated with hope. The research contributes to a better understanding of emotional adjustment and psychological wellbeing during recovery.

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Together, these publications highlight the complex and ongoing nature of recovery following neurological injury and reinforce the importance of person-centred rehabilitation, monitoring changes in emotional wellbeing and coordinated support beyond hospital discharge.

The findings contribute to the broader TRaCE 3.0 research program, which aims to better understand rehabilitation experiences and identify opportunities to improve services, community participation and long-term quality of life.

 

Congratulations to the TRaCE 3.0 research team and collaborators on these important contributions to rehabilitation research!

 

Learn more about the TRaCE 3.0 project.