Exploring the types of therapeutic and psychosocial interventions accessed by people with a diagnosis of alcohol related brain damage (ARBD). A qualitative study

Abstract

Aims Research into psychosocial and therapeutic interventions that people with a diagnosis of alcohol related brain damage (ARBD) access to further their recovery is scarce. The aim of this research project was to explore the potential benefits or limitations that such interventions can have for in relation to their quality of life (QOL) as well as advancing this field of knowledge. Methods A search of the literature was completed to ascertain what is known of this topic. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were carried out with six participants with a diagnosis of ARBD residing in a supported residential setting. A grounded theory methodology was utilised to identify emerging themes. Results The themes of family input, television and technology; choice, decision making and goal-setting were identified as being key themes of participant responses with the various roles of television being of particular interest. Conclusion The role of family can be helpful in many ways as well as providing a source of hope and motivation and should be promoted whenever possible. Offering people with ARBD therapeutic opportunities should be encouraged as low motivation and indecision may be present. However, the multi-functioning role that television can play in the recovery process was most surprising and should be explored further by researchers.

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