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Writing Changes and Perceptions After Traumatic Brain Injury: "Oh, by the way, I can't write"
Carly Dinnes1, Karen Hux1,2, Morgan Holmen1
1Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|November 21, 2018
Summary
People with traumatic brain injury (TBI) face writing challenges that impact daily life. This study explored their experiences, revealing key themes in writing recovery and support strategies for improved outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Linguistics
- Psychology
Background:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause language and cognitive deficits.
- These deficits significantly impair written expression, affecting academic, vocational, and social goals.
- Limited research exists on the specific impact of TBI on writing abilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively explore the lived experiences and perceptions of individuals with TBI concerning their writing activities.
- To understand the challenges and successes associated with writing post-TBI.
Main Methods:
- Employed a transcendental phenomenological research design.
- Collected data from 11 adults with TBI through demographic information, TBI Symptom Checklist, and semistructured interviews.
Main Results:
- Identified four major themes and 21 subthemes related to post-TBI writing recovery and current writing status.
- Participants detailed how writing difficulties interfere with daily life.
- Participants shared effective support strategies for managing persistent writing challenges.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide insight into the writing experiences of individuals with TBI.
- This understanding can inform the development of targeted assessments and interventions.
- Facilitating educational, vocational, social, and personal success after TBI is the ultimate goal.