Role of behavior analysis in home and community-based neurological rehabilitation

Abstract

National initiatives to achieve cost-efficient neurological rehabilitation have resulted in increased attention toward measurable and meaningful outcomes. This movement has prompted interest in alternative sites and methods of delivering services and securing rehabilitation outcomes. One of these alternatives, active neurological rehabilitation occurring in the patient's home and community, is presented. The present study demonstrates a single-case example of home-based interdisciplinary treatment driven by a behavior analysis. Results indicated improvement in all targeted outcomes. Assumptions necessary for treatment teams to establish outcome-driven rehabilitation are discussed.