Occupational Challenges in Military Service Members With Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
| Autor: | Margaret A. K. Ryan, Christine E. Haines, Alison M. Cogan, Karla Lepore, Maria D. Devore |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Occupational therapy
Gerontology Adult 030506 rehabilitation medicine.medical_specialty Activities of daily living Traumatic brain injury Military service Population MEDLINE 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Occupational Therapy Activities of Daily Living medicine Humans education Research Articles Brain Concussion education.field_of_study Health Services Needs and Demand Post-Concussion Syndrome Middle Aged medicine.disease Social engagement Military personnel Military Personnel 0305 other medical science Psychology 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Popis: | OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to identify the needs of military service members with chronic symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that fall within the scope of occupational therapy practice. METHOD. In this qualitative descriptive study, service members with a history of mTBI (N = 12) participated in semistructured interviews about their injury history, symptoms, daily routines, challenges, and plans. RESULTS. Two main themes were identified: occupational changes and plans for the future. Occupational changes contains six subthemes: (1) rest and sleep, (2) activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, (3) work, (4) social participation, (5) play and leisure, and (6) education. Plans for the future contains three subthemes: (1) supports, (2) barriers, and (3) fears. CONCLUSION. Occupational therapists who work with this population should consider all areas of occupation, especially sleep, during assessment and treatment planning. Some clients may require additional support for preparing for civilian life. |
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