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Redefining adjustment after acquired brain injury.

S Buckland¹, E Kaminskiy², P Bright²

¹School of Psychology, Arden University, Coventry, UK.

|November 5, 2024

Summary

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Adjusting to acquired brain injury (ABI) is complex for individuals and families. This study found diverse adjustment experiences, highlighting the need for family-centered support beyond the individual with ABI.

Keywords:

Acquired brain injury families interventions rehabilitation wellbeing

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Psychology
Rehabilitation

Background:

Acquired brain injury (ABI) presents significant life adjustment challenges.
The adjustment process impacts both individuals with ABI and their family members.
Understanding shared and differing experiences is crucial for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the lived experiences of adjustment following an acquired brain injury.
To identify similarities and differences in adjustment between individuals with ABI and their families.
To develop a family-oriented conceptualization of adjustment to ABI.

Main Methods:

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 39 participants (20 individuals with ABI, 19 relatives).
Participants were recruited from a regional brain injury charity.
Interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Main Results:

Three main adjustment categories emerged: adjusted, partially adjusted, and not adjusted to life after ABI.
Complex experiences within categories revealed diverse individual adjustment journeys.
Specific responses like 'adjustment as best case' and 'resigned adjustment' indicated burden.
Relatives' unique categories of 'grateful acceptance' and 'resigned acceptance' were identified.

Conclusions:

Adjustment to ABI is multifaceted, extending beyond the individual.
Family members' perspectives, such as 'grateful' or 'resigned acceptance,' are vital.
Support systems must consider the entire family unit for holistic ABI adjustment.
An inclusive, family-oriented model of adjustment is proposed.