Refining neuropsychological assessment reports to meet the needs of all stakeholders: A service evaluation in a community neurorehabilitation service for adults with acquired brain injury

Abstract

A substantial proportion of neuropsychologists’ time is spent writing reports; however, there is a paucity of professional guidance surrounding this practice within the UK. A cross-sectional mixed methods approach was used to complete a stakeholder consultation survey. Feedback on report content and format was gathered from service users (SU) (N=34) and professional referrers (N=27) to review and refine current report writing practice. Findings showed more areas of similarity than difference between SU and professionals’ preferences, however SU tend to prefer longer, more detailed reports whereas professionals expressed a preference for shorter reports containing specific pieces of information. Findings are used to inform current practice locally.