1. Skills retraining using the Action Research Cycle
Holistic Habit Retraining Identify caregiver needs
(HHR) model: •
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Explore the research literature
Survey caregivers
A program for family • Consult with stakeholders (staff & caregiver)
of Alberta, Canada , 2 Brain Care Centre, Alberta Canada
• Recommendations to stakeholders
members of persons with Plan the program
Acquired Brain Injury • Identify issues applicable for HHR model
• Identify outcomes and create logic model
• Develop the program using HHR principles
• Re-consult with stakeholders
Implement the program
• Run a pilot program with existing group
Evaluate Identify • Program to be run by BCC staff
• Offer at times when caregivers available
(e.g. offer day and evening programs)
Evaluate the program
• Determine if planned outcomes were reached
• Identify what can be improved
Implement Plan About the Holistic Habit Retraining Model
• A model of neurorehabilitation
Plan (task analysis)
1University
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• Practice (repetition)
• Promoting attitude (psychotherapy-based)
Anita Hamilton1 MOccThy, Richard Tang1, Matthew Fong1, Lily Ma2 MScOT