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Youth mentoring: A new holistic intervention targeting the needs of young persons with acquired brain injury.
- Source :
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy; Jul2024, Vol. 87 Issue 7, p398-406, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Introduction: Holistic rehabilitation approaches addressing the numerous complex challenges in young persons with acquired brain injury are required. The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the holistic person-centered youth mentoring intervention program, which is based on occupational therapy. Methods: Prospectively collected data were extracted from a national clinical quality database (n = 59). Proportions of young persons receiving different aspects of support and proportions rating the intervention as meaningful were calculated. One-year changes in occupation, work ability, and social interactions were calculated. Results: The young persons most frequently received support for energy management (75%) and structuring of everyday life (61%). Seventy-three percent rated the intervention as meaningful. One year post-inclusion, occupation and work ability had increased by 35% and 58%, respectively, and it had declined by 10% and 26%, respectively. The 1-year increase and decrease in social interactions were less clear (15% and 25%, respectively). One-year changes did not differ between those who entered the program early or late after injury indicating the potential beneficial effect of the program. Conclusion: The findings could indicate that the program has a unique value in supporting young persons with acquired brain injury to create a meaningful everyday life through occupation, work ability, and social interaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03080226
- Volume :
- 87
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178583666
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241241991