title: Development and testing of two lifestyle interventions for persons with chronic mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury: Acceptability and feasibility.
abstract: This clinical methods discursive highlights the development, piloting, and evaluation of two group interventions designed for persons who experienced chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI). Intervention science for this population is limited and lacking in rigor. Our innovative approach to customize existing interventions and develop parallel delivery methods guided by Allostatic Load theory is presented and preliminary results described. Overall, parallel group interventions delivered by trained leaders with mental health expertise were acceptable and feasible for persons who reported being depressed, stressed, and symptomatic. They reported being satisfied with the overall programs and mostly satisfied with the individual classes. Attendance was over the anticipated 70% expected rate and changes in daily living habits were reported by participants. These two group interventions show promise in helping persons to self manage their chronic stress and symptomatology.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI. Electronic address: pdq@umich.edu.
authors.forename: Esther
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bay
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor, MI.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ribbens-Grimm
authors.affiliation: Michigan State University, E. Lansing MI.
authors.forename: Roxane R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000070642:Brain Injuries, Traumatic / Q000628:therapy*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
keywords: Intervention; Methods; Mindfulness; Traumatic brain injury; Wellness