Using the OSU TBI-ID method for screening rural, older adults: a mixed methods feasibility study
Whitney Schneider-Cline1, Erin Bush2, Miechelle McKelvey1
1a Department of Communication Disorders , University of Nebraska Kearney , Kearney , NE , USA.
Abstract:
Objective: To examine the feasibility of: (1) a brain injury and screening tool (Ohio State University Traumatic Brain Injury Identification Method; OSU TBI-ID) training for rural Area Agency on Aging (AAA) health professionals, and (2) implementation of the screening process. Research Design: A mixed methods design was utilized to assess several aspects of feasibility. Quantitatively, the researchers examined AAA health professionals' scores on a brain injury misconceptions survey, descriptive statistics about the clients screened, and health professionals' accuracy using the OSU TBI-ID. Qualitative data was collected via focus group interviews with the health professionals. Methods and Procedures: The researchers conducted brain injury education and screening tool training for AAA health professionals. Subsequently, the health professionals used the OSU TBI-ID to screen their older adult clients for brain injury. Main Outcomes and Results: AAA health professionals learned the OSU TBI-ID quickly and used the protocol correctly. The screening results established that 15% of the clients screened positive for brain injury; of those with positive screens, 87% did not have a previous brain injury diagnosis. Conclusions: The current study presents evidence of feasibility for (1) training AAA health professionals, and (2) implementation of the OSU TBI-ID to screen older adult clients.
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