Email intervention following traumatic brain injury: two case reports

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Digital Health

Background:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) presents significant rehabilitation challenges.
• Exploring novel therapeutic delivery methods is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
• Electronic communication offers a potential avenue for remote therapeutic engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the feasibility of email as a therapeutic delivery method for individuals with TBI.
• To assess participants' compliance with an email-integrated intervention plan.
• To measure improvements in task completion and adherence.

Main Methods:

• A 4-week email intervention was designed collaboratively by clinicians and participants.
• Participants engaged in daily reading tasks and email correspondence.
• Clinician provided therapeutic feedback based on daily emails.
• Compliance was measured by email punctuality and task completion.

Main Results:

• Both participants demonstrated improved task completion rates.
• Participants showed enhanced adherence to the intervention schedule.
• Email correspondence and task management improved over the 4-week period.

Conclusions:

• Email is a feasible and effective method for delivering therapy to individuals with TBI.
• This electronic medium supports improved compliance and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Further research into digital health interventions for TBI is warranted.