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Occupational performance and multisensory stimulation during post-traumatic amnesia: An observational and randomized
Summary
This study protocol tracks occupational performance during post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) and assesses a novel intervention
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Science
- Occupational Therapy
Background:
- Occupational performance (OP) and interventions during post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) following traumatic brain injury (TBI) are not well understood.
- There is a need to explore OP and potential interventions during the PTA phase of TBI recovery.
- Current understanding of how individuals function occupationally during PTA is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a study protocol for tracking person factors of OP throughout PTA.
- To assess the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) protocol for an occupation-based intervention during PTA.
- To compare an occupation-based multisensory stimulation and environmental enrichment intervention with usual care.
Main Methods:
- A prospective observational study with an embedded Phase II RCT involving 30 participants in PTA.
- Participants will be randomized and assessed on PTA and OP measures.
- Feasibility will be logged, with follow-up assessments at PTA resolution, 1 month, and 6 months post-injury.
Main Results:
- Observational data will be analyzed using correlations.
- Feasibility will be examined descriptively.
- Group comparisons will determine effect size for the intervention.
Conclusions:
- The study protocol will provide a broader understanding of OP during PTA.
- Findings will inform the design and implementation of future clinical trials for TBI.
- This research aims to improve rehabilitation strategies for individuals with TBI during PTA.
Keywords:
Amnestic stateEnrichissement environnementalEnvironmental enrichmentFeasibility studySensory stimulationStimulation sensorielleTraumatic brain injuryTraumatisme crânienÉtat amnésiqueÉtude de faisabilitéMore Related Videos
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