The development of aboriginal brain injury coordinator positions: A culturally secure rehabilitation service initiative as part of a clinical trial

Brain injury, resulting from stroke and traumatic brain injury, is a common occurrence in Australia, with Aboriginal people affected at a significant rate and impact felt by individuals, families and communities. Access to brain injury rehabilitation services for Aboriginal people is reported to be often limited, with very little support outside the hospital environment.

Citation:
Armstrong E, McCoy K, Clinch R, Merritt M, Coffin J … et al. The development of aboriginal brain injury coordinator positions: A culturally secure rehabilitation service initiative as part of a clinical trial. Prim Heath Care Res Dev. 2021;22.

Keywords:
Aboriginal; Aboriginal health worker; care coordination; indigenous workforce;
integrated care; rehabilitation; stroke; traumatic brain injury

Abstract:
Brain injury, resulting from stroke and traumatic brain injury, is a common occurrence in Australia, with Aboriginal people affected at a significant rate and impact felt by individuals, families and communities. Access to brain injury rehabilitation services for Aboriginal people is reported to be often limited, with very little support outside the hospital environment.