Journal article
Self-awareness and psychosocial functioning following acquired brain injury: An evaluation of a group support programme
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Vol.10(5), pp.465-484
2000
Abstract
This study investigated a group support programme designed to improve selfawareness deficits and psychosocial functioning in a group of chronic patients (N = 21) with acquired brain injury (ABI). The participants were on average 8.6 years (range: 1-36 years) post-injury and were seen at the Brain Injury Association of Queensland, Australia. The assessment of participants involved two standardised measures of intellectual self-awareness with collateral reports from relatives. The present study introduced a new measure called the Self-Regulation Skills Interview (SRSI) which assessed higher levels of self awareness and self-regulation skills. Psychosocial functioning was assessed using a standardised self-report measure. At baseline the group had a relatively high level of intellectual self-awareness regarding their deficits, a low to moderate level of self-regulation skills, and significant psychosocial impairment. The participants were involved in a 16-week group programme which involved components of cognitive rehabilitation, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and social skills training. A post-intervention assessment indicated that participants had significantly improved levels of self-regulation skills and psychosocial functioning. A 6-month follow-up assessment indicated that overall, participants had maintained the gains made during the programme. The important role of self-regulation skills is emphasised as the principle factor contributing to the maintenance of the gains observed.
Details
- Title
- Self-awareness and psychosocial functioning following acquired brain injury: An evaluation of a group support programme
- Authors
- Tamara L Ownsworth (Author) - University of QueenslandKen McFarland (Author) - University of QueenslandRoss Young (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Vol.10(5), pp.465-484
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.1080/09602010050143559
- ISSN
- 1464-0694
- Organisation Unit
- Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation); University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99551708702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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