Traumatic Brain Injury and My Grandparents

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jazmin Price ◽  
Amy Price
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The Family

This article explores some of the trials and tribulations the family members of patients with traumatic brain injury go through. In the first part, Jazmin Price recounts her recollections of the accident which changed her grandparents’ lives and the effect which it had on her interactions with them. In the second part of the article, Dr. Amy Price, Jazmin’s grandmother shares her side of the story and shares how despite the challenges a TBI patient faces, “where there is life, there is hope”

scholarly journals Mental Health and Family Functioning in Patients and Their Family Members after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 670
Author(s):  
Mari S. Rasmussen ◽  
Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla ◽  
Nada Andelic ◽  
Tonje H. Nordenmark ◽  
Helene L. Soberg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
General Health ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
The Family

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects the family as a whole. This study aimed to describe and compare mental health and family functioning in TBI patients and their family members, and to identify individual and family-related factors that were associated with mental health. It was conducted at an urban, specialized, TBI outpatient clinic and included 61 patients with mild to severe TBI and 63 family members. Baseline demographics and injury-related data were collected, and the participants answered standardized, self-reported questionnaires 6–18 months post-injury that assessed mental health; general health; family functioning, communication, and satisfaction; depression and anxiety; self-efficacy; resilience; and condition-specific quality of life. The patients reported significantly worse mental health, depression, resilience, self-efficacy, and general health compared with the family members. Patients and family members had similar perceptions, showing balanced family functioning, high family communication levels, and moderate family satisfaction. Factors significantly associated with mental health in patients and family members were depression, anxiety, and resilience, explaining 56% of the variance (p < 0.001). Family-related factors were not associated with mental health. The disease burden was mainly on the patients; however, the family members also reported emotional distress. Family-targeted interventions across the TBI continuum should be considered.

scholarly journals Family roles, challenges and needs in caring for traumatic brain injury (TBI) family members: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 495-504
Author(s):  
Azlinda Azman ◽  
Nor Amalina Jali ◽  
Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh ◽  
Jafri Malin Abdullah ◽  
Haidi Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Family Roles ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Advanced Medical Technology ◽  
The Family ◽  
Role Of Nursing

PurposeAdvanced medical technology has reduced the mortality rate among traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. This, however, has led to an increasing number of surviving patients with a major disability. As a consequence, these patients need attentive care which becomes an important issue for the society, particularly family members. Thus, this paper aims to review some of the salient roles, challenges and needs of the family caregivers in caring or nursing for their family members diagnosed with TBI.Design/methodology/approachAn inclusive search of the literature was undertaken to identify the family roles, challenges and needs in supporting and nursing TBI patients.FindingsPrevious studies have shown that the family needs to address two important aspects of taking care of TBI patients, which involve emotional and physical affairs. Hence, it is essential for the family members to have adequate information on healing treatment, nursing and care methods, financial support, support groups, managing self-care and, more importantly, emotional and social support.Originality/valueThis paper is not currently under consideration, in press or published elsewhere. In Malaysian culture, nursing disabled patients have always been a family responsibility. The role of nursing the patients has been done domestically and is considered a private affair. In order to execute the role, some put the patient needs as their priority and leave aside their needs and matters.

Providing Care of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by the Family Practice/Primary Care Optometrist

2018 ◽  
pp. 110-119
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Family Practice ◽  
Advanced Training ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
The Family ◽  
Basic Understanding ◽  
The Brain

Primary Objectives: By extending the scope of knowledge of the primary care optometrist, the brain injury population will have expanded access to entry level neurooptometric care by optometric providers who have a basic understanding of their neurovisual problems, be able to provide some treatment and know when to refer to their colleagues who have advanced training in neuro-optometric rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Growth Curve Trajectories of Family Dynamics after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury in Mexico

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8508
Author(s):  
Grace B. McKee ◽  
Laiene Olabarrieta-Landa ◽  
Paula K. Pérez-Delgadillo ◽  
Ricardo Valdivia-Tangarife ◽  
Teresita Villaseñor-Cabrera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Growth Curve ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Family Satisfaction ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Large Hospital ◽  
Pediatric Tbi

Pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a serious public health concern. Family members are often caregivers for children with TBI, which can result in a significant strain on familial relationships. Research is needed to examine aspects of family functioning in the context of recovery post-TBI, especially in Latin America, where cultural norms may reinforce caregiving by family members, but where resources for these caregivers may be scarce. This study examined caregiver-reported family satisfaction, communication, cohesion, and flexibility at three time points in the year post-injury for 46 families of a child with TBI in comparison to healthy control families. Families experiencing pediatric TBI were recruited from a large hospital in Guadalajara, Mexico, while healthy controls were recruited from a local educational center. Results from multilevel growth curve models demonstrated that caregivers of children with a TBI reported significantly worse family functioning than controls at each assessment. Families experiencing pediatric TBI were unable to attain the level of functioning of controls during the time span studied, suggesting that these families are likely to experience long-term disruptions in family functioning. The current study highlights the need for family-level intervention programs to target functioning for families affected by pediatric TBI who are at risk for difficulties within a rehabilitation context.

The Effect of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury on the Family

2002 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 1121-1124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicki Montgomery ◽  
Ronald Oliver ◽  
Andrew Reisner ◽  
Mary E. Fallat
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
The Family

scholarly journals Erratum

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 497-499
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Military Veterans ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Family Nursing

Moriarty, H., Winter, L., Short, T. H., & True, G. (2018). Exploration of factors related to depressive symptomatology in family members of military veterans with traumatic brain injury. Journal of Family Nursing, 24, 184-216. doi: 10.1177/1074840718773470 .

An evaluation of neurobehavioural problems as perceived by family members and levels of family stress 1–3 years following traumatic brain injury in Japan

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuriko Watanabe ◽  
Agnes Shiel ◽  
Toyoko Asami ◽  
Kenji Taki ◽  
Kazuo Tabuchi
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Family Stress ◽  
Family Members

Interventions for Cancer Late Effects and Survivorship

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. Butler ◽  
Donna R. Copeland
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Pediatric Cancer ◽  
Late Effects ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Life Threatening Illness

It is now generally accepted that the diagnosis of many pediatric cancers and their treatments result in significant and long-lasting neurocognitive, psychological, and psychosocial impairments and difficulties. The current status of research in this field has been addressed by other chapters in this text. We would, however, like to emphasize at the onset of our chapter that we firmly believe pediatric cancer is truly a family affair. The effects of the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness and its often-chronic treatment not only result in significant impact on the child’s or adolescent’s neuropsychological and psychological state, but also cause psychological ramifications for the parents, siblings, and extended family members. In healthy, well-functioning families, this major life obstacle can serve as an impetus to rally family members in support of the child. When this happens, interventions for late effects are beginning to be identified as effective and of potential benefit. This field, however, is clearly in its infancy. If the family is chaotic and struggling with relationship issues, the prognosis is less positive. Our clinical observations of these relationships are supported both by preliminary data from studies conducted by our research group and others, and by published manuscripts in the field of pediatric traumatic brain injury (Yeates et al., 1997, 2001). In one of the only studies investigating the impact of familial variables on psychosocial and neuropsychological outcome in pediatric brain tumor patients, the results are extremely consistent with the traumatic brain injury population (Carlson-Green, Morris, & Krawjecki, 1995). Reduced maternal dependence on external coping resources, higher parental socioeconomic status, dual-parent families, and familial cohesion were all identified as improving long-term outcome in this population, as documented by intellectual and behavioral integrity. The late effects of pediatric cancer and its treatment are physical, cognitive, psychological, and social. When multiple effects are present, they can be expected to result in a synergistic impact not only on the child, but also on other family members. The important point is that late effects should not be viewed in isolation or summated but should be appreciated for their interrelatedness.

scholarly journals The family as a resource for improving patient and family functioning after traumatic brain injury: A descriptive nonrandomized feasibility study of a family-centered intervention

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1607433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari S. Rasmussen ◽  
Nada Andelic ◽  
Tonje H. Nordenmark ◽  
Juan C. Arango-Lasprilla ◽  
Helene L. Soberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Centered

Rating functional capabilities of veterans with traumatic brain injury by family members and veterans

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 259-268
Author(s):  
Laraine Winter ◽  
Helene J Moriarty ◽  
Keith M Robinson ◽  
Brian Newhart
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Functional Capabilities
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