Thecla Damianakis1, Alicia Tough, Elsa Marziali, Deirdre R Dawson. 1. School of Social Work, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (Dr Damianakis); Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest, Toronto, Canada (Drs Damianakis and Dawson); Centre for Rehabilitation and Health, Gestalt Institute of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Ms Tough); and Faculty of Medicine and Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (Dr Marziali), Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, (Dr Dawson) and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (Dr Dawson), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This innovative descriptive study explores the benefits of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caregiver support group intervention provided using videoconferencing within a password protected Web-based platform. METHODS: Ten caregivers of family members with TBI were registered to a password-protected Web site (Caring for Others) that provided information about caring for a person with TBI and access to a videoconferencing support group intervention program. Where needed, caregivers were provided with computer equipment, Internet access, and training to negotiate the Web site links. Two groups of 5 caregivers of survivors of TBI participated (average age of survivor-20 years, average time since injury-4.6 years) and met online with a trained clinician weekly for 10 sessions. Using directed content analysis, transcripts of each session were coded with NVivo software. RESULTS: The content analysis reported group process themes, therapeutic interventions used, caregiver outcomes, and the challenges for clinicians delivering a therapeutic intervention online. CONCLUSIONS: Traumatic brain injury caregivers shared similar concerns and problem-solving strategies for managing caregiving tasks. Overall, participants found the sessions helpful for managing the emotional impact of caring for a family member with TBI.
OBJECTIVE: This innovative descriptive study explores the benefits of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caregiver support group intervention provided using videoconferencing within a password protected Web-based platform. METHODS: Ten caregivers of family members with TBI were registered to a password-protected Web site (Caring for Others) that provided information about caring for a person with TBI and access to a videoconferencing support group intervention program. Where needed, caregivers were provided with computer equipment, Internet access, and training to negotiate the Web site links. Two groups of 5 caregivers of survivors of TBI participated (average age of survivor-20 years, average time since injury-4.6 years) and met online with a trained clinician weekly for 10 sessions. Using directed content analysis, transcripts of each session were coded with NVivo software. RESULTS: The content analysis reported group process themes, therapeutic interventions used, caregiver outcomes, and the challenges for clinicians delivering a therapeutic intervention online. CONCLUSIONS:Traumatic brain injury caregivers shared similar concerns and problem-solving strategies for managing caregiving tasks. Overall, participants found the sessions helpful for managing the emotional impact of caring for a family member with TBI.
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