Brief report: Description of feasibility and satisfaction findings from an innovative online family problem-solving intervention for adolescents following traumatic brain injury.
OBJECTIVE
To describe feasibility and satisfaction findings from an innovative online family problem-solving intervention for adolescents with traumatic brain injury (TBI).


METHODS
Nine adolescents who sustained a moderate to severe TBI in the previous 24 months and their families participated in a novel, online, manualized treatment program (Teen Online Problem Solving, TOPS) consisting of 10 web-based sessions providing information and interactive exercises on cognitive, social, and behavioral skills typically affected by TBI. Web-based sessions were followed by synchronous video conferences with a therapist to review target skills and apply the problem-solving process to family goals.


RESULTS
All teens and consenting parents completed at least 10 sessions. The website and videoconferences received moderate to high ratings on helpfulness and ease of use. Parents and teens reported increased knowledge regarding targeted knowledge and skills.


CONCLUSIONS
Findings support the acceptability of TOPS for adolescent TBI.
Wade
Shari L
SL
Division of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA. shari.wade@cchmc.org
Walz
Nicolay Chertkoff
NC
Carey
Joanne C
JC
Williams
Kendra M
KM
D000293:Adolescent; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D003071:Cognition; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D011340:Problem Solving; D012919:Social Behavior; D012944:Social Support; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D049269:Videoconferencing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data