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GuidelineJournal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine2026

A national consensus-based framework on preferred assessments and interventions in current treatment for young people with acquired brain injury in Dutch rehabilitation centers.

Florian Allonsius, Arend de Kloet, Frederike van Markus-Doornbosch, Ingrid Rentinck, Suzanne Lambregts, Karin Huizing, Peter de Koning, Sandra Te Winkel, Christine Resch, Thea Vliet Vlieland and 1 more

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Florian AllonsiusDepartment of Innovation, Quality and Research, Basalt Rehabilitation Center, The Hague, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-9911-7070
Arend de KloetDepartment of Innovation, Quality and Research, Basalt Rehabilitation Center, The Hague, The Netherlands.
Frederike van Markus-DoornboschDepartment of Innovation, Quality and Research, Basalt Rehabilitation Center, The Hague, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-9565-0361
Ingrid RentinckDepartment of Pediatric Psychology, Sector of Neuropsychology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Suzanne LambregtsDepartment of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Revant Rehabilitation Center, Breda, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-7877-6472
Karin HuizingDepartment of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Center 'Revalidatie Friesland', Beetsterzwaag, The Netherlands.
Peter de KoningDepartment of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Heliomare Rehabilitation Center, Wijk aan Zee, The Netherlands.
Sandra Te WinkelDepartment of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Merem Medical Rehabilitation, Hilversum, The Netherlands.
Christine ReschDepartment of Neuropsychology & Psychopharmacology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Thea Vliet VlielandDepartment of Innovation, Quality and Research, Basalt Rehabilitation Center, The Hague, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-6322-3859
Menno van der HolstDepartment of Innovation, Quality and Research, Basalt Rehabilitation Center, The Hague, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-0797-5711

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Abstract

purposeAcquired brain injury (ABI) is prevalent among young people (4-25 years). When ABI-related problems persist, treatment in a rehabilitation center (RC) may be indicated. However, there is wide variability regarding the delivery of care across Dutch RCs, including assessments, interventions, and psychoeducational (PE) materials. The aim was to create a consensus-based framework with preferred assessments, interventions, and PE-materials to be used in pediatric ABI rehabilitation. A national framework could optimize the delivery of comparable care for this population.

methodsFor this three-round Delphi study, healthcare professionals (physiatrists, psychologists, social workers, physical/occupational/speech/language therapists) from RCs providing care for young people with ABI were invited to participate. In the first two (online) rounds, currently used assessments/interventions/PE-materials were collected, stepwise-prioritized, subsequently listed per discipline, and classified per International Classification of Functioning (ICF) domain. Results from rounds one/two were discussed in a consensus meeting (in person), aiming to reach agreement on assessments/interventions/PE-materials in the national framework and how to use them in current practice.

resultsSeventy-four healthcare professionals from 12 RCs participated. After Delphi round one, 163 assessments, 39 interventions, and 64 PE-materials were collected. After round two, the selection was narrowed down to n = 51/n = 34/n = 28, respectively. After round three, consensus was reached on 37 assessments, 25 interventions (divided over all disciplines/classified per ICF domain), 27 PE-materials, as well as on the use of the framework by all participating RC to enhance clinical reasoning in current practice.

conclusionA consensus-based national framework in ABI rehabilitation has been developed and is now available to optimize the delivery of care for young people with ABI across Dutch RCs.

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Brain InjuriesRehabilitation CentersAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolConsensusDelphi TechniqueFemaleHumansMaleNetherlandsYoung Adultclinical practice patternsevidence based practiceguidelineshealth care organizations and systemspediatricsresource use

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