A multi-perspective concept mapping study of problems associated with traumatic brain injury.
OBJECTIVE
To develop a model of the problems of persons with traumatic brain injury that includes multiple perspectives as well as the multi-dimensional nature of the phenomena.


METHODS
Concept mapping, a multi-variate modelling strategy, was employed to produce an exhaustive inventory and concept map of TBI-related problems based on input from patients, family caregivers and professional providers.


RESULTS
The eight-cluster concept map included the following dimensions: social competence, intimacy, behavioural, maturity/independence, neurophysiological, mood, executive functions and non-executive functions.


CONCLUSIONS
An underlying two-dimensional conceptual model of TBI problems is proposed with relevance for theory, practice and further research.
Donnelly
J P
JP
Department of Counseling, School & Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Amherst, NY 14260-1000, USA. jpd1@buffalo.edu
Donnelly
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Grohman
K K
KK
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003210:Concept Formation; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D011788:Quality of Life