Quality of life, community integration, service needs and clinical outcomes of people with traumatic brain injury in urban, regional and remote areas of Queensland, Australia.
Maria HennessyKaren A SullivanPublished in: The Australian journal of rural health (2022)
Consistent with previous findings, geographical remoteness did not affect self-reported TBI outcomes. Older people, women and those with severe TBI had worse outcomes and required additional supports, and men require community integration assistance. An Australia-wide study with regular follow-ups is strongly recommended to support direct regional comparisons and improve service planning.