Supporting self-management after traumatic brain injury: Codesign and evaluation of a new intervention across a trauma pathway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Supported self-management (SSM) is a recognized approach for people with long-term conditions but, despite the prevalence of unmet needs, little is known about its role for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Objectives

To codesign an SSM intervention with people with TBI and evaluate feasibility of implementation through multidisciplinary staff across a trauma pathway.

Setting and participants

People who had previously been admitted to a Major Trauma Centre following TBI and family members participated in a series of codesign activities. Staff attended SSM workshops and used the intervention with patients in acute and rehabilitation settings.

Methods

We used Normalization Process Theory constructs to guide and interpret implementation. Knowled

SUBMITTER: Makela P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6737836 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature