1. Providing innovative services for survivors of brain injury
Evaluating Brain Injury Clubhouses and their effects on neurobehavioral functioning and participation Jason Young, Community Brain Injury Services Colleen McKay, University of Massachusetts Medical School Ron Seel, Shepherd Center
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2. ABI Clubhouses Rise and Lack of Research
Approximately 25 in operation in the U.S. and Canada
Model adapted from mental health Clubhouse Philosophy
5 ABI Clubhouses in Virginia
Over 1 million state dollars appropriated annually
Clubhouses are 1 of 3 state defined core safety net services
Very little empirically based evidence on the effectiveness of this model for persons with ABI which prevents:
Virginia from evaluating its return on its investment
Establishment of a firm set of best practices and standards for ABI Clubhouses
The model’s further widespread use, despite significant interest from other state government, private for and not for profit entities, families and survivors
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3. Providing innovative services for survivors of brain injury
Grant Partners
Community Brain Injury Services: Grant Administrator
University of Massachusetts Medical School: Co-investigator
Shepherd Center: Co-Investigator
International Brain Injury Clubhouse Alliance (IBICA): Consultant
8 ABI Clubhouses Test Sites
5 Virginia Clubhouses
Cornerstone Clubhouse: London, Ontario, Canada
Brooks Clubhouse: Jacksonville Fl.
Side by Side Clubhouse: Atlanta Ga
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Grant Objectives
Implement an electronic collection system, the Clubhouse Profile Questionnaire (CPQ), in ABI Clubhouses to standardize data and outcomes generated by Virginia’s Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Clubhouses (Colleen)
Evaluate the effectiveness of program level characteristics of ABI Clubhouses to identify key ingredients of the Clubhouse Model using CPQ data to inform ABI Clubhouse development, training, & accreditation;
Examine similarities and differences between Virginia’s ABI Clubhouse services and member outcomes with other leading ABI Clubhouses in the United States and Canada to identify best practices and opportunities for growth.
Examine impact of membership at a Clubhouse on neurobehavioral functioning (Ron)
Hypothesis: Clubhouse attendance will improve independence, safety, and quality of life
Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory (MPAI-4) and Safety Assessment Measure (SAM)
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5. Grant Goals and Future Aims
Develop modified CPQ that can be used at all IBICA member ABI Clubhouses to build larger/ongoing data set.
Work with Clubhouse International and IBICA to develop training and accreditation mechanisms for ABI Clubhouses
Produce first published empirically based research on ABI Clubhouse model
Spur additional research on the ABI Clubhouse model
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6. The Clubhouse Profile Questionnaire (CPQ)
Electronic database designed to obtain information concerning practices, characteristics, concerns, & performance outcomes of clubhouse programs.
Administered by the Program for Clubhouse Research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School
Developed with input from staff and members from traditional mental health clubhouses
Used by Clubhouse International for:
Quality assurance & program improvement,
Monitor progress of clubhouse accreditation & training
Track development of the Clubhouse Model over time
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7. The Clubhouse Profile Questionnaire (CPQ)
Areas addressed in the CPQ include:
Funding;
Governance & administration;
Membership;
Staffing & staff credentials;
Work unit structure;
Employment;
Housing;
Services provided by the clubhouse;
Participation in clubhouse training; &
Research activities
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CPQ data used in numerous presentations, reports and publications including:
Gorman, J.A., McKay, C.E., Yates, B.T., & Fisher, W.H. (2016). Keeping clubhouses open: Toward a roadmap for sustainability. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 1-10.
Gorman, J. (2015). Keeping the clubhouse open: Toward a road map for clubhouse sustainability (Doctoral dissertation). American University.
Kelliher, S. (2006). Factors influencing member employment in International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD) clubhouses. (Doctoral dissertation). Antioch University New England, Keene, NH.
Macias, C., Barriera, P., Alden, M., & Boyd, A. S. (2001). The ICCD benchmarks for clubhouses: A practical approach to quality improvement in psychiatric rehabilitation. Psychiatric Services, 52,
McKay, C. E., Yates, B. T., & Johnsen, M. (2007). Costs of clubhouses: An international perspective. Administration and Policy in Mental Health, 34,
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US) (2012). Mental Health, United States, 2010 (Rep. No. (SMA) ). Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US) (2013). Behavioral Health, United States, 2012 (Rep. No. (SMA) ). Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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9. Funding for Safety Assessment Measure
National Institute on Disability (Independent Living) and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. DOE H133G and U.S. HHS ACL H133G130149
Emory University Center for Injury Control, Dissemination Grant, CDC, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (R49, CE )
Shepherd Center Foundation Seed Fund

10. Safety assessment measure
Four primary safety risk measures:
Carrying Out Activities (Cognitive Ability)
Mobility (Walking and Wheelchair Use)
Judgment (Social and Participation)
Self-Control
Excellent content validity
Unidimensional; hierarchical structure
Good to very good reliability (person separation)
Predict unsafe events at 30-day follow-up

11. Survey

12. survey

13. Mayo-Portland Adaptability Indicator-4 (MPAI-4)
Recommended core measure in NINDS-TBI Common Data Elements
29-item scale divided into three subscales: Abilities, Adjustment, and Participation.
5-point anchored, Likert type response set:
0  independent or normal functioning
4  severe disability (75%-100% supervision required)
Participation items include self-care, social activity, independence in home activities, managing money, leisure and recreation, transportation use, and employment

14. Template: Clubhouse Outcomes Manuscript

15. For More Information Jason Young, MSW Executive Director
Community Brain Injury Services
Richmond, VA
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Colleen McKay, MA, CAGS
Assistant Professor & Director
The Program for Clubhouse Research
Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center
Department of Psychiatry
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Shrewsbury, MA
Ronald T. Seel, PhD, FACRM
Director of Brain Injury Research
The Crawford Research Institute
Shepherd Center
Atlanta, GA
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