Journal article
Caregivers’ support needs and factors promoting resiliency after brain injury
Brain Injury, Vol.29(9), pp.1082-1093
2015
Abstract
Aim: This article explores the challenges, support needs and coping strategies of caregivers of people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with caregivers (n¼20) to explore their support services received, access barriers, utility of services, needed supports, coping strategies and factors promoting life satisfaction. The team recorded, transcribed verbatim and inductively analysed all interviews. Results: Through thematic data analysis, three central themes were revealed: (a) barriers impeding quality-of-life, (b) support needed to improve quality-of-life and (c) factors enabling quality-of-life. All perspectives from the participants involved are synthesized to provide a rich depiction of caregivers' support needs and coping strategies. Conclusions: Two specific findings of interest include a negative association between severity of brain injury and caregiver's desire to direct treatment, as well as a distinct service gap in assistance for caregivers who are caring for someone with violent/offending behaviours. This study recommends short- and long-term changes, given Australia's upcoming National Disability Insurance Scheme, to increase caregiver quality-of-life, which will ultimately affect the rehabilitation outcomes of persons with ABI.
Details
- Title
- Caregivers’ support needs and factors promoting resiliency after brain injury
- Authors
- Bryony Kitter (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and BusinessRachael Sharman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
- Publication details
- Brain Injury, Vol.29(9), pp.1082-1093
- Publisher
- Informa Healthcare
- Date published
- 2015
- DOI
- 10.3109/02699052.2015.1018323
- ISSN
- 0269-9052
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449348502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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