OBJECTIVE: Given the limitations of the literature, a structured approach to helping families after brain injury is clearly needed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: On the basis of considerable clinical experience and research review, this article describes the Brain Injury Family Intervention (BIFI), developed to address common issues, concerns, and challenges. The foundation of the BIFI is a curriculum that includes 16 intervention topics, self-evaluation tools, and treatment strategies. CONCLUSIONS: Despite individual differences, families often encounter similar problems in their attempts to resume normal lives. A structured approach to family intervention can help mitigate commonly encountered problems.
OBJECTIVE: Given the limitations of the literature, a structured approach to helping families after brain injury is clearly needed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: On the basis of considerable clinical experience and research review, this article describes the Brain Injury Family Intervention (BIFI), developed to address common issues, concerns, and challenges. The foundation of the BIFI is a curriculum that includes 16 intervention topics, self-evaluation tools, and treatment strategies. CONCLUSIONS: Despite individual differences, families often encounter similar problems in their attempts to resume normal lives. A structured approach to family intervention can help mitigate commonly encountered problems.
Authors: Anna L Kratz; Angelle M Sander; Tracey A Brickell; Rael T Lange; Noelle E Carlozzi Journal: Neuropsychol Rehabil Date: 2015-06-08 Impact factor: 2.868