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Coping following acquired brain injury: predictors and correlates
Gisela Wolters1, Sven Stapert, Ingrid Brands
1Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands. g.woltersgregorio@np.unimaas
The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
|June 11, 2010
Summary
Coping styles after acquired brain injury (ABI) are not linked to cognitive function. Passive coping is maladaptive, highlighting the need for adaptive coping training in rehabilitation, especially for those with less education.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Acquired brain injury (ABI) presents long-term challenges, impacting individuals' ability to cope.
- Understanding coping mechanisms is crucial for effective chronic phase rehabilitation after ABI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors influencing coping styles in the chronic phase post-ABI.
- To identify correlates of different coping strategies in individuals with ABI.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review of 136 individuals with ABI, over 6 months post-injury.
- Utilized Utrecht Coping List, Symptom Checklist 90, Stroop Color Word Test, and 15-Word Learning Test.
- Data collected from an outpatient rehabilitation center setting.
Main Results:
- Neuropsychological test performance did not correlate with coping style.
- Higher educational attainment was associated with active, problem-focused coping.
- Longer time since injury correlated with passive coping strategies.
- Passive coping and reduced social support seeking predicted increased subjective complaints.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive abilities do not determine coping styles post-ABI.
- Passive, emotion-focused coping is maladaptive in the chronic phase.
- Training adaptive coping styles should be a rehabilitation priority, particularly for individuals with lower educational backgrounds.
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