• Am J Speech Lang Pathol · Nov 2009

    Case Reports

    The use of narratives to identify characteristics leading to a productive life following acquired brain injury.

    • Michael R Fraas and Margaret Calvert.
    • University of New Hampshire, 151 Hewitt Hall, Durham, NH 03824, USA. michael.fraas@unh.edu
    • Am J Speech Lang Pathol. 2009 Nov 1; 18 (4): 315-28.

    PurposeTo determine the factors leading to successful recovery and productive lifestyles after acquired brain injury (ABI).MethodQualitative investigation examined semistructured interviews of 31 survivors of ABI. Thematic analysis followed a phenomenological approach and revealed 4 major themes and 28 subthemes in the interviews. Four participants stood out as exemplars of the themes embodied by all the participants in this investigation. Quotes from each are used to highlight the prevailing themes.ResultsThe following 4 major themes emerged from the interviews: development of social support networks, grief and coping strategies, acceptance of the injury and redefinition of self, and empowerment.ConclusionsThe issues raised in these interviews may serve to inspire other survivors and provide them with hope and motivation as they progress through the recovery process. Suggestions on how clinicians can help to facilitate this process are discussed.

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