Programs and Services

ABI Outpatient Services

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Overview

At the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Outpatient Clinic, we focus on diagnosing, treating, supporting and educating patients and families affected by acquired brain injuries.

Patients with an ABI are assessed by a physiatrist (a doctor who specializes in rehabilitation). A physician assistant may also be involved in your care. Based on the assessment, the team will recommend therapies or programs that may help. 

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The clinic and its day hospital offer:

Diagnosis and treatment

Support and education for patients, families and caregivers

Guidance for community care providers, including treatment plans and resources

There are two main care streams within the ABI outpatient services: 

Acute and chronic brain injury

For patients with traumatic brain injury, anoxic brain injury, encephalitis, brain tumours or other acquired brain injuries. 

Concussion with prolonged symptoms

For patients with concussion symptoms lasting more than one month. Referrals are accepted within nine months of injury. 

Some services are publicly funded and provided at the hospital. Others may be available in the community through different funding sources. Speak with your health-care team to explore your options. 

Services

The ABI Outpatient Clinic provides patient-focused treatment that involves patients, families and caregivers as rehabilitation providers. 

  • Initial assessment and ongoing support by a registered nurse, a physiatrist and a physician assistant.
  • Discipline-specific assessment and therapies, which may include:
    • Nursing
    • Occupational therapy
    • Physiotherapy
    • Psychology
    • Speech-language therapy
    • Social work
    • Therapeutic recreation 
  • Initial assessment and ongoing support by a physiatrist and a physician assistant.
  • Treatment recommendations to primary care providers.
  • Follow-up in the outpatient clinic.
  • Referral to community providers often covered by third parties (e.g. health benefits plans or motor vehicle insurance), which may include:
    • Occupational therapy
    • Physiotherapy
    • Psychology
    • Speech-language therapy
    • Social work
    • Vision therapy 

Referrals

We only accept referrals from physicians and nurse practitioners.

We accept referrals from the counties of:

  • Renfrew.
  • Lanark.
  • Leeds and Grenville.
  • Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
  • Prescott and Russell.
  • Ottawa-Carleton.
  • Western Quebec (inpatient treatment only).
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While community-based services are limited to the counties listed, people from other areas will be considered for outpatient consultation and admission to inpatient services. 

Contact us

Service Nurse Clinician, Acquired Brain Injury Care Stream

613-737-7350 ext. 75406

613-733-8336

The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre 
505 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON  K1H 8M2