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Area of Science:

  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Traditional rehabilitation methods are often inadequate for individuals experiencing chronic mild symptoms after an acquired brain injury (ABI).
  • A supported self-management program (SMP) was adapted to better suit this population's needs.
  • The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of this adapted SMP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the potential effectiveness of a novel supported self-management program (SMP) for individuals with chronic mild acquired brain injury (ABI) symptoms.
  • To determine if the adapted SMP could improve daily functioning in this specific patient group.
  • To provide preliminary data supporting the development of more robust clinical trials.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case series design with repeated measures was employed.
  • Fifty-three participants with chronic mild ABI symptoms (mainly mild traumatic brain injury) participated.
  • The intervention consisted of eight community-based coaching sessions with occupational therapists and psychologists, focusing on SMP principles. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was used for assessment at baseline, discharge, and 3- and 9-month follow-ups.

Main Results:

  • Participants reported significant improvements in occupational performance and satisfaction with daily functioning from baseline to discharge.
  • These improvements in self-care, productivity, and leisure domains were sustained at both 3- and 9-month follow-up points.
  • Analysis focused on program completers, indicating a positive and stable outcome trajectory.

Conclusions:

  • This pilot study suggests that supported self-management programs (SMPs) can effectively enhance daily functioning for individuals with chronic mild ABI symptoms.
  • The findings support the potential of SMPs as a viable rehabilitation approach for this population.
  • Further methodologically rigorous clinical trials are recommended to confirm these preliminary results.