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Psychotherapeutic Intervention for Adults With Acquired Brain Injury: A Case Study Using BackUp.

Cecilie Marie S Thøgersen¹, Chalotte Glintborg¹, Tia G B Hansen¹

¹Department of Communication and Psychology, Center for Developmental and Applied Psychological Science, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences

|October 3, 2022

Summary

This study explored a new psychological intervention for acquired brain injury (ABI) survivors. While quantitative results were unclear, the participant reported positive experiences and achieving their therapy goal, suggesting potential benefits for psychological rehabilitation after ABI.

Keywords:

acquired brain injury mixed method pilot study psychological intervention single case

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Neuroscience
Psychology
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Acquired brain injury (ABI) presents lifelong challenges for survivors and families.
Psychosocial impairments persist despite holistic rehabilitation approaches.
The psychological dimension of ABI recovery remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and explore the feasibility of BackUp©, a manual-based short-term psychological intervention for adults with ABI.
To assess the effects of the intervention on psychological rehabilitation post-ABI.

Main Methods:

A single-case feasibility study design was employed.
One adult participant with moderate-to-severe ABI received the BackUp© intervention.
Data collection included pre, post, and follow-up self-report measures and a semi-structured interview.

Main Results:

Quantitative self-report measures did not show clear positive results.
The semi-structured interview revealed positive participant experiences.
The participant reported successfully achieving their therapy goal.

Conclusions:

This case study supports the potential utility of psychological interventions for ABI recovery.
The BackUp© intervention shows promise in supporting psychological rehabilitation after acquired brain injury.
Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to confirm efficacy.