Effect of a Social Work Liaison Program on Family Caregivers to People with Brain Injury

Albert, Steven M.; Im, Ashley; Brenner, Lynda; Smith, Michael D.; Waxman, Richard

doi:10.1097/00001199-200204000-00007

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“…Primary caregivers of TBI patients experience considerable emotional stress and sense of burden. Albert et al [44] showed that low-cost interventions relieve the burden of caregivers and improve their satisfaction. A study by Sinnakaruppan et al [45] showed that family education programs for caregivers and TBI family members help relieve stress and strengthen coping abilities.…”

Section: Tbi Benefits From Behavioral Emotional and Family Theramentioning

confidence: 99%

Rehabilitation Treatment and Progress of Traumatic Brain Injury Dysfunction

Dang

Chen²,

He³

et al. 2017

Neural Plasticity

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of chronic disability. Worldwide, it is the leading cause of disability in the under 40s. Behavioral problems, mood, cognition, particularly memory, attention, and executive function are commonly impaired by TBI. Spending to assist, TBI survivors with disabilities are estimated to be costly per year. Such impaired functional outcomes following TBI can be improved via various rehabilitative approaches. The objective of the present paper is to review the current rehabilitation treatment of traumatic brain injury in adults.

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Section: Tbi Benefits From Behavioral Emotional and Family Theramentioning

confidence: 99%

Rehabilitation Treatment and Progress of Traumatic Brain Injury Dysfunction

Dang

Chen²,

He³

et al. 2017

Neural Plasticity

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“…11,12,21,23,24 Studies that have examined the effectiveness of homebased clinician facilitated problem-solving support intervention programs for TBI caregivers when compared with receipt of educational materials only show significant decrease in caregiver depression, health complaints, and dysfunctional problem-solving styles over time. 25,26 …”

Section: Caregiver Support Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Therapy Online: A Web-Based Video Support Group for Family Caregivers of Survivors With Traumatic Brain Injury

Damianakis

Tough

Marziali

et al. 2016

Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

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“…Probably efficacious [Conoley and Sheridan, 1996;Albert et al, 2002;Leith et al, 2004;Boschen et al, 2007;Glang et al, 2007] …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Although Boschen et al's [2007] conclusions were limited by the methodology and marginal results of existing studies, they suggest that advocacy may facilitate increased family access to services, delivery of additional education to caregivers, and addressing of otherwise ignored concerns. Studies of adults with BI suggest that providing a social work liaison to caregivers of individuals with BI after hospital discharge has benefits in reducing caregivers' sense of burden, increasing caregivers' life satisfaction, and helping caregivers feel increased mastery over rehabilitation outcomes [Albert et al, 2002]. Glang et al [2007] investigated an educational advocacy intervention program where parents of children with BI were taught educational advocacy skills via an innovative CD-ROM based program.…”

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confidence: 99%

A review of family intervention guidelines for pediatric acquired brain injuries

Cole

Paulos

Cole

et al. 2009

Dev Disabil Res Revs

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Pediatric acquired brain injury (BI) not only affects the child with the injury, but also greatly impacts their family. Studies suggest there are higher rates of caregiver and sibling psychological distress after a child in the family has sustained a BI. Also, family functioning after BI impacts the child's recovery. In reviewing the literature, we identified seven theoretical clinical guidelines for working with families of children and adolescents with BI. These clinical guidelines are as follows: (1) select developmentally appropriate interventions, (2) match the intervention to the family, (3) provide advocacy, (4) provide injury education, (5) focus on family realignment, (6) appropriately adjust the child's environment, and (7) provide skills training to the family and child. The existing research on family interventions for BI is reviewed within the context of these theoretical guidelines, and the empirical support for each guideline is subsequently evaluated using specific criteria for empirically supported treatments. Unfortunately, very few randomized controlled studies exist, and continued research is needed to classify all clinical guidelines as "efficacious." In addition, continued research will aid in informing professionals of specific approaches to utilize when working with a family of a child with BI. Currently, clinicians and researchers can turn to the existing clinical guidelines to help address the numerous barriers posed by implementing and studying family interventions for pediatric BI.

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Effect of a Social Work Liaison Program on Family Caregivers to People with Brain Injury

Abstract: This research suggests that a relatively low-cost, nonintensive intervention may offer substantial benefit to families caring for people with brain injury.

Cited by 45 publications

References 26 publications

Rehabilitation Treatment and Progress of Traumatic Brain Injury Dysfunction

Rehabilitation Treatment and Progress of Traumatic Brain Injury Dysfunction

Therapy Online: A Web-Based Video Support Group for Family Caregivers of Survivors With Traumatic Brain Injury

A review of family intervention guidelines for pediatric acquired brain injuries

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