Healthy body, healthy mind: A mixed methods study of outcomes, barriers and supports for exercise by people who have chronic moderate-to-severe acquired brain injury

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura S. Lorenz ◽  
Ann L. Charrette ◽  
Therese M. O'Neil-Pirozzi ◽  
Julia M. Doucett ◽  
Jeffrey Fong
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Severe Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Healthy Body

scholarly journals The use of standard calendar software by individuals with acquired brain injury and cognitive complaints: a mixed methods study

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 389-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth de Joode ◽  
Ireen Proot ◽  
Karin Slegers ◽  
Caroline van Heugten ◽  
Frans Verhey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Cognitive Complaints

scholarly journals Diurnal cortisol and coping responses in close relatives of persons with acquired brain injury: A longitudinal mixed methods study

Brain Injury ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 893-903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie M. Turner-Cobb ◽  
Jenny Palmer ◽  
D. Aronson ◽  
Louise Russell ◽  
Stephanie Purnell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Diurnal Cortisol ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Close Relatives ◽  
And Coping

Clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with severe acquired brain injury and a disorder of consciousness: an observational study

Brain Injury ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 520-529
Author(s):  
Antonio Caronni ◽  
Emanuele Liaci ◽  
Anna Bianchi ◽  
Alessandro Viganò ◽  
Francesco Marenco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Disorder Of Consciousness ◽  
Severe Acquired Brain Injury

scholarly journals Changes in Caregivers Lifestyle after Severe Acquired Brain Injury: A Preliminary Investigation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. D’Ippolito ◽  
M. Aloisi ◽  
E. Azicnuda ◽  
D. Silvestro ◽  
M. Giustini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Severe Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Additional Support

Introduction. Severe acquired brain injury (sABI) is considered the most common cause of death and disability worldwide. sABI patients are supported by their caregivers who often exhibit high rates of psychological distress, mood disorders, and changes in relationship dynamics and family roles.Objectives. To explore lifestyle changes of caregivers of sABI patients during the postacute rehabilitation, by investigating possible differences between primary and secondary caregivers. Primary caregivers spend most of the time with the patient, providing daily care and taking most responsibility for the day-to-day decisions, while secondary caregivers are those who provide additional support.Methods. Three hundred forty-seven caregivers of sABI patients were asked to fill in an unpublished self-report questionnaire to explore their possible lifestyles changes.Results. A statistically significant difference was found between primary and secondary caregivers in time spent in informal caregiving (p<0.001). The primary caregivers reduced all leisure activities compared to secondary carers (p<0.05).Conclusions. By comparing the percentage of leisure activities performed by caregiversbeforeandafterthe patient’s sABI onset, all caregivers showed high percentages of changes in lifestyle and habits, even though primary caregivers reported more negative lifestyle changes than secondary caregivers. Further studies are needed to investigate needs and burden experienced by caregivers of sABI patients during the postacute rehabilitation phase, also in relation to the patients’ outcome, to address support interventions for them and improve their quality of life.

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