Limited research exists on positive experiences of informal caregivers, especially those caring for traumatic brain injury survivors. We aimed to explore these positive changes and whether caregivers experience ‘post-traumatic growth’. Ten male caregivers completed an interview and questionnaire involving a post-traumatic growth measure, revealing deepened personal connections, strengthened spiritual beliefs, personal growth/resilience, transformed life priorities and purpose, improved coping mechanisms and emergence of new opportunities. Findings suggest growth among caregivers, warranting further research to inform targeted interventions.

Many people with traumatic brain injury have changes in their emotions, thinking, and behaviour that can affect their lives for many years after injury. Managing these symptoms requires valid tools to track them. Our results support the validity of the Behavioural Assessment Screening Tool to measure these symptoms after traumatic brain injury, so the Behavioural Assessment Screening Tool could be used to help determine when people with traumatic brain injury might benefit from intervention.

Independent ambulation is a crucial functional outcome for stroke survivors, justifying a substantial number of inpatient rehabilitation admissions. Telerehabilitation offers a feasible alternative to in-person rehabilitation; however, evidence for its effectiveness is lacking, especially regarding ambulation. Therefore, we compared the response of two groups of patients: one following traditional in-person rehabilitation and the other following telerehabilitation. Our results encourage the use of telerehabilitation for improving ambulation.