Psychosocial approach to TBI

Question 1

What were the findings of Douglas & Spellacy (2000)?

Answer 1

• studied TBI and caregivers at home
• 57% TBI showed sig signs of depression
• 60% carers showed sig signs of depression

Question 2

What were the findings of Verhaege et al (2005)?

Answer 2

• Families with young children can be particularly vulnerable to stress when a parent has TBI
• Partners can get particularly stressed

Question 3

What were the findings of Port et al (2002)?

Answer 3

• TBI may have less insight into impairments than SO
• can impact rehab

Question 4

What were the findings of Douglas (2015)?

Answer 4

• relationships with family and friends v. important for linking person with TBI to wider society
• sometimes family members are all that was left