CRE in Traumatic Brain Injury Psychosocial rehabilitation: Breaking down barriers for social reintegration [ 2012 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Skye Mcdonald (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Angela Morgan ,  Prof Bruce Murdoch ,  Prof Jacinta Douglas ,  Prof Jennie Ponsford
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Brief description Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) from motor vehicle accidents, assaults and accidents will surpass many diseases as the major cause of disability in the Western world by 2020. It causes cognitive and emotional disorders that result in unemployment, loss of relationships, social isolation and depression in adults and children. This CRE is a world first, tackling deficits in fatigue, mood, self-awareness and self-regulation and social competency, i.e. speech, social skills and communication.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,678,530.54

Funding Scheme Centres of Research Excellence

Notes Centre of Research Excellence - Clinical