Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.31299/hrri.60.2.2
Psychological intervention following acquired brain injury: insights from a multiple case study
Cecilie Marie Thøgersen
; Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
*
Chalotte Glintborg
; Aalborg University, Teglgaards Plads 1, Aalborg, Denmark
Tia G. B. Hansen
; Aalborg University, Teglgaards Plads 1, Aalborg, Denmark
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
A person’s life changes dramatically after an acquired brain injury (ABI). Rehabilitation after an ABI often focuses on the physical changes, while little attention is given to the emotional and existential aspects. This multiple case study (N = 8) explored the clinical utility of adding a structured psychological intervention to an existing rehabilitation programme following an ABI. The case study had an embedded ABA experimental design that was based on participants self-assessment on standardised scales (HADS, PGIS, WHO-5, SCS and DASS). These measures were obtained pre- and immediately post-intervention, as well as at a 3-month follow-up. During the intervention period, the participant also completed a daily questionnaire. Furthermore,
field notes were taken during the intervention period by the therapist, and an evaluation interview was conducted after the intervention. The psychological intervention was based on the BackUp© programme. The embedded data was analysed through visual inspection and thematic analyses. The participants reported that the intervention was effective in aiding their psychological adjustment. The intervention gave the participants room for reflection and space to share emotional reactions. This helped them participate in the overall rehabilitation programme and enhanced their biopsychosocial outcomes in general. Based on this multiple case study, psychological interventions may have clinical value when providing comprehensive rehabilitation. An intervention based on the BackUp© programme could be one useful approach. Future studies need to explore other forms of intervention and their benefits to clarify the best psychological interventions for individuals who have suffered an ABI.
Keywords
psychological rehabilitation; multiple case study; acquired brain injury; intervention
Hrčak ID:
323935
URI
Publication date:
19.12.2024.
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