Lisa Payne1, Lenore Hawley1, Jessica M Ketchum1,2, Angela Philippus1, C B Eagye1,2, Clare Morey1, Don Gerber1, Cynthia Harrison-Felix1,2,3, Ed Diener4,5. 1. a Craig Hospital Research Department , Craig Hospital , Englewood , CO , USA. 2. b Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center , Englewood , CO , USA. 3. c Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , University of Colorado , Denver , CO , USA. 4. d Psychology Department , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA. 5. e Psychology Department , University of Virginia , Charlottesville , VA , USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Well-being and quality of life issues remain a long-term problem for many individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Meaningful activity is key to developing life satisfaction and a sense of contribution to society, yet individuals with TBI are often unable to return to competitive employment. OBJECTIVE: To describe the self-reported psychological well-being of a cohort of unemployed individuals living in the community at least 1 year post TBI with low life satisfaction. METHODS: Seventy-four unemployed individuals with low life satisfaction at least 1 year post TBI were administered measures of psychological well-being and cognitive functioning. RESULTS: This cohort of 74 participants demonstrated cognitive impairment and elevated levels of emotional distress. Significant bivariate relationships were noted among nearly all measures of well-being, and associations were in the directions as expected. Individuals reported low life satisfaction and well-being. Two newer measures of well-being correlated with established measures used with this population. CONCLUSIONS: Individuals with TBI living in the community who are not employed but who seek to be productive reported low life satisfaction and well-being. This study highlights the need for interventions aimed at increasing productivity and meaning in life for individuals with TBI, and a broader understanding of psychological health after TBI.
BACKGROUND: Well-being and quality of life issues remain a long-term problem for many individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Meaningful activity is key to developing life satisfaction and a sense of contribution to society, yet individuals with TBI are often unable to return to competitive employment. OBJECTIVE: To describe the self-reported psychological well-being of a cohort of unemployed individuals living in the community at least 1 year post TBI with low life satisfaction. METHODS: Seventy-four unemployed individuals with low life satisfaction at least 1 year post TBI were administered measures of psychological well-being and cognitive functioning. RESULTS: This cohort of 74 participants demonstrated cognitive impairment and elevated levels of emotional distress. Significant bivariate relationships were noted among nearly all measures of well-being, and associations were in the directions as expected. Individuals reported low life satisfaction and well-being. Two newer measures of well-being correlated with established measures used with this population. CONCLUSIONS: Individuals with TBI living in the community who are not employed but who seek to be productive reported low life satisfaction and well-being. This study highlights the need for interventions aimed at increasing productivity and meaning in life for individuals with TBI, and a broader understanding of psychological health after TBI.
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