Perceived Social Support and Its Impact on Mental Fatigue in Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Zeng, En quan; Zeng, Ben qiang; Tian, Jing lun; Du, Bing; Tian, Xiao bing; Chen, Hong

doi:10.5152/balkanmedj.2016.15701

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“…This might have an association with the general use of social media which has to be followed in further research. However, it has been known that patients suffering from a mild brain injury show a lower occurrence of mental fatigue symptoms when perceiving social support [ 46 ].…”

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Facebook as communication support for persons with potential mild acquired cognitive impairment: A content and social network analysis study

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IntroductionSocial media has the potential to increase social participation and support for the well-being of individuals with chronic medical conditions. To date, Facebook is the most popular social medium for different types of communication. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the potential use of Facebook as a means of communication for persons with potential Mild Acquired Cognitive Impairment (MACI), a non-progressive mild cognitive impairment after an acquired brain injury. The aim of this study was to explore how persons with potential MACI, specifically persons with perceived brain fatigue after brain injury, communicate through Facebook, to classify the content of the communication and to visualize the frequency and types of interactions.Methods and materialsA social network analysis of the interactions between members’ and a qualitative content analysis of a whole year’s communication of a public Facebook group for Swedish speaking persons (1310 members) with perceived brain fatigue after an illness or injury to the brain were performed.ResultsThe results showed how members use social media technology and Facebook as a means for communication and support for their condition. Individual group members showed very different patterns of communication and interactions. However, for the group as a whole, the most frequent topics in their communication were related to informational support and banter in posts, and socialization in comments. The findings also showed that the majority of members only communicated with few other members and had few direct communications. The most used communication feature of Facebook was likes in form of “thumbs-up”.ConclusionsThis study indicated that social media and in this case Facebook is used for communication and social support by persons with potential MACI, and revealed that their communication behavior is similar to the healthy population. Further studies relating specific cognitive problems of the participants to the use of social media would provide more reliable results for this specific group.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Facebook as communication support for persons with potential mild acquired cognitive impairment: A content and social network analysis study

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“…The mean total score ranges from 1 to 7, where a higher score denotes more perceived social support. The MSPSS has shown good psychometric properties [ 40 ], and it has been used in TBI patients [ 65 ].…”

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Unraveling the Biopsychosocial Factors of Fatigue and Sleep Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury: Protocol for a Multicenter Longitudinal Cohort Study

Bruijel¹,

Stapert²,

Vermeeren³

et al. 2018

JMIR Res Protoc

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BackgroundFatigue and sleep problems are common after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and are experienced as highly distressing symptoms, playing a significant role in the recovery trajectory, and they can drastically impact the quality of life and societal participation of the patient and their family and friends. However, the etiology and development of these symptoms are still uncertain.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to examine the development of fatigue and sleep problems following moderate to severe TBI and to explore the changes in underlying biological (pain, brain damage), psychological (emotional state), and social (support family, participation) factors across time.MethodsThis study is a longitudinal multicenter observational cohort study with 4 measurement points (3, 6, 12, and 18 months postinjury) including subjective questionnaires and cognitive tasks, preceded by 7 nights of actigraphy combined with a sleep diary. Recruitment of 137 moderate to severe TBI patients presenting at emergency and neurology departments or rehabilitation centers across the Netherlands is anticipated. The evolution of fatigue and sleep problems following TBI and their association with possible underlying biological (pain, brain damage), psychological (emotional state), and social (support family, participation) factors will be examined. ResultsRecruitment of participants for this longitudinal cohort study started in October 2017, and the enrollment of participants is ongoing. The first results are expected at the end of 2020.ConclusionsTo the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that examines the development of both post-TBI fatigue and sleep longitudinally within a biopsychosocial model in moderate to severe TBI using both subjective and objective measures. Identification of modifiable factors such as mood and psychosocial stressors may give direction to the development of interventions for fatigue and sleep problems post-TBI.Trial RegistrationNetherlands Trial Register NTR7162; http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=7162 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6z3mvNLuy)International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)RR1-10.2196/11295

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“…A social history is also critically important to determine how a patient's habits and social support structure might impact recovery. For example, it has been reported that perceived social support [117] and early return to exercise [118] may be salutary after mild TBI, while TBI may be a risk factor for problem gambling [119] and alcohol abuse [120]. A history of TBI is significantly more prevalent among the homeless [121] and poor [122].…”

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From Provider to Advocate: The Complexities of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Prompt the Evolution of Provider Engagement

Singman¹

2021

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Treating a patient with traumatic brain injury requires an interdisciplinary approach because of the pervasive, profound and protean manifestations of this condition. In this review, key aspects of the medical history and review of systems will be described in order to highlight how the role of any provider must evolve to become a better patient advocate. Although this review is written from the vantage point of a vision care provider, it is hoped that patients, caregivers and providers will recognize the need for the team approach; it truly takes a village.

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Perceived Social Support and Its Impact on Mental Fatigue in Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Cited by 17 publications

References 30 publications

Facebook as communication support for persons with potential mild acquired cognitive impairment: A content and social network analysis study

Facebook as communication support for persons with potential mild acquired cognitive impairment: A content and social network analysis study

Unraveling the Biopsychosocial Factors of Fatigue and Sleep Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury: Protocol for a Multicenter Longitudinal Cohort Study

From Provider to Advocate: The Complexities of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Prompt the Evolution of Provider Engagement

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