Self-concept and self-esteem after acquired brain injury: A control group comparison

Brain Injury ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennie Ponsford ◽  
Amber Kelly ◽  
Grace Couchman
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Comparison

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Sport for Acquired Brain Injury (PASABI): A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Marta Pérez-Rodríguez ◽  
Saleky García-Gómez ◽  
Javier Coterón ◽  
Juan José García-Hernández ◽  
Javier Pérez-Tejero
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Wide Range

Background and objectives: Acquired brain injury (ABI) is the first cause of disability and physical activity (PA) is a key element in functional recovery and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) during the subacute and chronic phases. However, it is necessary to develop PA programs that respond to the heterogeneity and needs of this population. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a PA program on the HRQoL in this population. Materials and Methods: With regard to recruitment, after baseline evaluations, participants were assigned to either the intervention group (IG, n = 38) or the control group (CG, n = 35). Functional capacity, mood, quality of life and depression were measured pre- and post-intervention. The IG underwent the “Physical Activity and Sport for Acquired Brain Injury” (PASABI) program, which was designed to improve HRQoL (1-h sessions, two to four sessions/week for 18 weeks). The CG underwent a standard rehabilitation program without PA. Results: Results for the IG indicated significant differences and large effect sizes for the physical and mental dimensions of quality of life, as well as mood and functional capacity, indicating an increase in HRQoL. No significant differences were found for the CG across any variables. Conclusions: The PASABI program was feasible and beneficial for improving physiological and functionality variables in the IG. The wide range of the activities of the PASABI program allow its application to a large number of people with ABI, promoting health through PA, especially in the chronic phase.

Evaluating the feasibility and efficacy of the Amsterdam memory and attention training for children (Amat-c) following acquired brain injury (ABI): protocol for a pilot study with online clinician support

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Cathy Catroppa ◽  
Edith Botchway ◽  
Nicholas P. Ryan ◽  
Vicki Anderson ◽  
Elle Morrison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Attention Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Attention And Memory ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Memory And Attention ◽  
Clinician Support

Abstract Background: Attention and memory deficits are common following paediatric acquired brain injury (ABI). However, there are few evidence-based interventions to improve these domains and benefit the everyday life of children post-injury. The Amsterdam Memory and Attention Training for children (Amat-c) has been translated from Dutch to English and shown to improve attention and memory skills in children following ABI. This protocol describes a study to expand accessibility of the program by using online, clinician-supported delivery with children post-ABI. Method/design: The study is a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be 40 children aged 8–16 a minimum of one-year post-ABI. Participants in the treatment group will complete 18 weekly sessions of the Amat-c program with weekly online clinician support. Participants in the active-control group will be administered ABI psychoeducation via a booklet for parents, with weekly online clinician contact. Attention and memory will be assessed at three time points up to six months post-intervention. Results: Analysis will be repeated measures multivariate planned comparisons; using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (IBM SPSS Statistics) General Linear Model procedure will compare pre- and post-intervention and six-month follow-up outcomes. Discussion: If shown efficacious in improving attention and memory, our team will then take a key role in implementing Amat-c into clinical care.

Group psychotherapy focusing on self-concept change following acquired brain injury: A pilot investigation.

2006 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chad D. Vickery ◽  
Samuel T. Gontkovsky ◽  
Jeanette J. Wallace ◽  
Jerome S. Caroselli
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Pilot Investigation ◽  
Concept Change

Exploring self-concept, wellbeing and distress in therapeutic songwriting participants following acquired brain injury: A case series analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chantal Roddy ◽  
Nikki Rickard ◽  
Jeanette Tamplin ◽  
Young-Eun C Lee ◽  
Felicity Anne Baker
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Series Analysis

Returning to work after acquired brain injury: A mixed method case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Valerie Burke ◽  
Laura O’Rourke ◽  
Emer Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Work Skills ◽  
Mixed Methods Case Study ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Returning To Work

BACKGROUND: Vocation is a meaningful area of rehabilitation after Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). There is a discrepancy between the number of individuals with an ABI who feel able to work and those who are employed in Ireland. Research suggests that Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs enhance Return to Work (RTW) outcomes after ABI, however existing literature is limited. OBJECTIVE: This study explores the experience of engaging in VR post ABI, and its impact upon work self-efficacy. METHODS: A mixed methods case study design was selected to represent the individuality of ABI presentations. Participants completed a qualitative interview at VR follow up (N = 2) and the Work Self-Efficacy Inventory at pre/post VR. RESULTS: Four overarching themes emerged including Stigma, Adjustment, Support and Readiness. RTW challenges included fatigue, accepting support, adjusting to work and stigma. RTW benefits included routine, pride in work, skills development, and empowerment. Wilcoxon signed rank indicated that work self-efficacy scores mildly improved post VR. CONCLUSIONS: This research may inform VR Programs and offers pragmatic clinical implications based on the data. Future research should consider the role that readiness plays in facilitating RTW. Limitations include sample size, a lack of longitudinal data and control group.

scholarly journals Epistemological Intimacy: A Move to Autoethnography

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Smith
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Suitable Method ◽  
Master's Program ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Master's Thesis ◽  
Auto Ethnography

In this article, the author reflects on the dilemma she faced when choosing an appropriate qualitative method for her master's thesis, which is entitled Creatively Rehabilitating Self-Esteem After an Acquired Brain Injury: An Auto-Ethnography of Healing. She found herself in a unique “insider” position, because, as well as being the student researcher, she was from the same culture as the participants. Therefore, to gain maximum access to the valuable data available, the author chose also to be a participant in the study. She chronicles her journey while choosing the most suitable method. The study, which was conducted as a requirement of her master's program, was eventually completed as an autoethnography.

scholarly journals Exploring the Effects of a Mindfulness Program for Students of Secondary School

2013 ◽  
pp. 153-167
Author(s):  
Clemente Franco ◽  
Israel Mañas ◽  
Adolfo J. Cangas ◽  
José Gallego
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
Group Comparison ◽  
Anxiety States

This study analyzes the effects of a mindfulness program on a group of students in the first year of Compulsory Secondary Education from three public schools. A total of 61 students participated. A group comparison design (randomized controlled trial) with pretest-posttest measurement was used on an experimental and a control group. The statistical analyses show a significant improvement of academic performance, as well as an increase in all self-concept dimensions and a significant decrease in anxiety states and traits. These results are in agreement with other studies that have found mindfulness programmes to be effective in the educative system. The importance of mindfulness techniques in the educative system is also discussed.

scholarly journals Exploring the Role of Explicit and Implicit Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion in Anxious and Depressive Symptomatology Following Acquired Brain Injury

Mindfulness ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorena Desdentado ◽  
Ausiàs Cebolla ◽  
Marta Miragall ◽  
Roberto Llorens ◽  
María D. Navarro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Compassion

Investigating music-based cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with moderate to severe chronic acquired brain injury: A feasibility experiment

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Cheryl Jones ◽  
Nicole Richard ◽  
Michael Thaut
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Digit Symbol ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Attention Process Training

BACKGROUND: Acquired brain injuries often cause cognitive impairment, significantly impacting participation in rehabilitation and activities of daily living. Music can influence brain function, and thus may serve as a uniquely powerful cognitive rehabilitation intervention. OBJECTIVE: This feasibility study investigated the potential effectiveness of music-based cognitive rehabilitation for adults with chronic acquired brain injury. METHODS: The control group participated in three Attention Process Training (APT) sessions, while the experimental group participated in three Music Attention Control Training (MACT) sessions. Pre-and post- testing used the Trail Making A & B, Digit Symbol, and Brown-Peterson Task as neuropsychological tests. RESULTS: ANOVA analyses showed no significant difference between groups for Trail A Test, Digit Symbol, and Brown-Peterson Task. Trail B showed significant differences at post-test favouring MACT over APT. The mean difference time between pre-and post-tests for the Trail B Test was also significantly different between APT and MACT in favour of MACT using a two-sample t-test as well as a follow-up nonparametric Mann Whitney U-test. CONCLUSIONS: The group differences found in the Trail B tests provided preliminary evidence for the efficacy of MACT to arouse and engage attention in adults with acquired brain injury.

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