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What's wrong with me? seeking a coherent understanding of recovery after mild traumatic brain injury.
- Source :
- Disability & Rehabilitation; Sep2017, Vol. 39 Issue 19, p1968-1975, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Purpose: Qualitative research examining experiences of recovering from mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is limited. Findings from quantitative studies regarding predictors of persisting symptoms are inconsistent with limited attention directed to capturing broad perspectives and priorities of the wider stakeholders. More flexible research approaches may help advance the field. We used a mixed method design to generate patient perspectives of MTBI recovery, integrating these with quantitative investigation to isolate factors that might contribute to divergent MTBI outcomes. Methods: The qualitative component reported here involved semi-structured interviews with selected participants (n = 10) from the quantitative study cohort, sampling both recovered and non-recovered adult MTBI participants. Interviews focused on participants' general description and understandings of their recovery and perceptions of what helped or hindered this. Data were analyzed using general thematic analysis. Results and conclusion: Participants regardless of recovery status identified the importance of having a coherent understanding of their injury and recovery. Factors facilitating coherence included social support, validation, reassurance, accessing credible evidence-based information and having a pathway to wellness. Findings suggested that coherence could be a helpful umbrella construct worthy of examination in future MTBI research. This construct appears broad and able to cope with the complexity of individual experiences after injury. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09638288
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 19
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Disability & Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 123604347
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2016.1213895