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Healthcare perceptions of persons with traumatic brain injuries across providers: shortcomings in the chronic phase of care

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Title: Healthcare perceptions of persons with traumatic brain injuries across providers: shortcomings in the chronic phase of care
Authors: Jerry K. Hoepner, Kathleen A. Dahl, Louise C. Keegan, Daniel N. Proud
Source: Brain Injury. 38:347-354
Publisher Information: Informa UK Limited, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Subject Terms: 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Adolescent, Mental Disorders, Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Humans, Long-Term Care, Delivery of Health Care, Patient Discharge, 3. Good health
Description: This investigation sought to examine the perceptions of individuals with mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injury (TBIs) toward healthcare providers across rehabilitation contexts (acute, rehabilitation, and chronic). The mCARE-TBI survey was distributed via Qualtrics throughout the US and Canada. Sixty-four survey responses met criteria for analysis. Participants were ≥18 years old, one-year post onset, reported no unrelated neurological deficits prior to the single TBI, and reported no prior diagnosed psychiatric disorders. The mCARE was the primary outcome measure. Comparisons were made between provider ratings on each question. Significant differences were found between chronic-phase care, compared to acute care and rehabilitation. Group differences were found in transitioning home after discharge and in between each therapy discipline and both nurses and doctors, as well as for really listening and pairwise differences between therapy disciplines and both nurses and doctors. Group effects were found for showing compassion and care and being positive. All disciplines need to improve communication, and transition care/discharge planning. Dismissal of ongoing impairments continues to be an area of perceived concern with doctors in particular. Communication training is needed, particularly for nurses and doctors.
Document Type: Article
Other literature type
Language: English
ISSN: 1362-301X
0269-9052
DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2311332
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.25222047
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.25222047.v1
Access URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38354277
Rights: CC BY
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....4b9a7e88f9f69ac3204569b45429ae7c
Database: OpenAIRE
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ISSN:1362301X
02699052
DOI:10.1080/02699052.2024.2311332