Computer-based workplace communication training in persons with traumatic brain injury: The work-related communication program

Meulenbroek, Peter; Cherney, Leora R.

doi:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2021.106104

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“…Each module has two parts: (1) didactic training (described below) and (2) role-play (modeling, demonstration, and self-practice). 16 The primary training targets of the WoRC program are the use of 10 politeness markers (PMs) (words) used in role-play dialogue.…”

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“…The WoRC program is summarized below and described in detail in a previous publication. 16 We use in-depth interviews to elicit feedback on the usability and acceptability of this computer-based program. The focus of this article is to describe how an innovative use of computer programs can be done to effectively reduce the cost of treatment while simultaneously potentially improving treatment outcomes.…”

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“…43 PMs include words such as modal verb adjuncts, such as would, could, and possibly are described in depth in our companion article. 16 Without PMs, speech is considered clipped, or rude and disrespectful. 44,45 Persons with TBI underuse PMs in conversation.…”

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“…[13][14][15] However, there are few described treatments targeting social communication (i.e., pragmatic language) for improving return to work and maintenance of employment. 16,17 Return to work is an aspect of community reintegration that happens late in the recovery process. 18,19 At this stage, insurance funding for treatment is often limited, so treating the person with TBI needs to be more economical.…”

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Usability and Acceptability of a Computer-Based Social Communication Intervention for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Mixed-Methods Study

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Cherney

2022

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Computer-based interventions for persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are a rapidly developing treatment modality. However, the usability and acceptability of such treatments have not been thoroughly studied. We describe the user-experience of a computerized intervention in persons with TBI called the Work-Related Communication (WoRC) program. Two coders used qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews to complete a thematic content analysis along with a cost–benefit analysis. Ten participants with severe TBI more than 1-year postinjury were interviewed. Seven participants were male, and three were female. Their mean age was 41.6 years (standard deviation: 13.1). All had 4 years of college or less and experienced severe TBIs. A qualitative analysis of the WoRC program usability resulted in the categories of Content (aspects of treatment approach), Interface (aspects of presentation), and Abilities (aspects of the cognitive disorder). WoRC program acceptability categories emerged as Specific (trained strategies can be applied to specific scenarios) and Personal (individual factors related to willingness to implement the trained strategies). The cost–benefit analysis demonstrated a 50.2% reduction in treatment costs, indicating that computer-enhanced interventions are a potentially cost-effective way to increase behavioral outcomes. We discuss these findings as they relate to future development of computer-enhanced programs for persons with TBI.

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Usability and Acceptability of a Computer-Based Social Communication Intervention for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Mixed-Methods Study

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Cherney

2022

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“…Meulenbroek and Cherney 17 evaluate a computer-based approach for targeting social communication for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). When used to supplement conventional treatment, the approach described results in overall costs savings.…”

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