Incidence, epidemiology and outcomes of mild traumatic brain injury in clients referred to the Massey University Concussion Clinic : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University

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dc.contributor.authorTaylor, Julia Margaret Alexandra
dc.date.accessioned2016-07-24T22:54:42Z
dc.date.available2016-07-24T22:54:42Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.description.abstractThe primary objectives of the present study were: (a) to gain a comprehensive understanding of the epidemiological and demographic variables associated with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in New Zealand, (b) to investigate the relationship between history of head injury and risk and recovery from future head injuries, (c) to investigate the outcomes of assessment and treatment after Concussion Clinic attendance, and (d) to evaluate the quality of service provided by the Massey University Concussion Clinic. Data was gained in two stages which involved firstly a review of the cover sheets of clients referred to the Concussion Clinic and secondly, the circulation of a questionnaire and a standardised measure of client satisfaction with services (the Service Satisfaction Survey – 30). Results indicated that the epidemiological and demographic variables associated with concussion found in our New Zealand sample mirror those trends identified in the international literature. With regards to evaluation of the Concussion Clinic, clients were generally satisfied with the services they received. However, clients did identify some aspects of the service which could be improved. This study demonstrated the need for an increase in the amount of available literature concerning the incidence and outcomes of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in New Zealand. It also reinforced the need for ongoing evaluation as means of monitoring service delivery and client satisfaction in health care settings.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/8451
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectMassey University. Concussion Clinicen_US
dc.subjectBrain damageen_US
dc.subjectPatientsen_US
dc.subjectRehabilitationen_US
dc.titleIncidence, epidemiology and outcomes of mild traumatic brain injury in clients referred to the Massey University Concussion Clinic : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorTaylor, Julia Margaret Alexandraen_US
thesis.degree.disciplinePsychologyen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (M. A.)en_US
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