Brain-In-Hand technology for adults with acquired brain injury: A convergence of mixed methods findings
dc.contributor.author | das Nair, Roshan | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2022-09-22T10:59:49Z | |
dc.date.available | 2022-09-22T10:59:49Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2022 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Kettlewell, J., Ward, A., das Nair, R. & Radford, K. (2022). Brain-In-Hand technology for adults with acquired brain injury: A convergence of mixed methods findings. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, DOI: 10.1177/20556683221117759 | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | 10.1177/20556683221117759 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12904/15790 | |
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dc.description.abstract | INTRODUCTION: Individuals with acquired brain injury may find it difficult to self-manage and live independently. Brain-in-Hand is a smartphone app designed to support psychological problems and encourage behaviour change, comprised of a structured diary, reminders, agreed solutions, and traffic light monitoring system. AIM: To evaluate the potential use and effectiveness of Brain-in-Hand for self-management in adults with acquired brain injury. METHODS: A-B mixed-methods case-study design. Individuals with acquired brain injury (n = 10) received Brain-in-Hand for up to 12 months. Measures of mood, independence, quality of life, cognition, fatigue, goal attainment, participation administered at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Semi-structured interviews conducted with acquired brain injury participants (n = 9) and healthcare workers (n = 3) at 6 months. RESULTS: Significant increase in goal attainment after 6 months use (t(7) = 4.20, p = .004). No significant improvement in other outcomes. Qualitative data suggested improvement in anxiety management. Contextual (personal/environmental) factors were key in influencing the use and effectiveness of Brain-in-Hand. Having sufficient insight, appropriate support and motivation facilitated use. CONCLUSIONS: Brain-in-Hand shows potential to support acquired brain injury, but further work is required to determine its effectiveness. Context played a pivotal role in the effectiveness and sustained use of Brain-in-Hand, and needs to be explored to support implementation. | |
dc.description.uri | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20556683221117759 | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject | Brain injuries | en_US |
dc.subject | Rehabilitation | en_US |
dc.subject | Self care | en_US |
dc.subject | Telemedicine | en_US |
dc.subject | Mobile applications | en_US |
dc.title | Brain-In-Hand technology for adults with acquired brain injury: A convergence of mixed methods findings | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
rioxxterms.funder | Default funder | en_US |
rioxxterms.identifier.project | Default project | en_US |
rioxxterms.version | NA | en_US |
rioxxterms.type | Journal Article/Review | en_US |
refterms.dateFOA | 2022-09-22T10:59:50Z | |
refterms.panel | Unspecified | en_US |
refterms.dateFirstOnline | 2022-09-08 | |
html.description.abstract | INTRODUCTION: Individuals with acquired brain injury may find it difficult to self-manage and live independently. Brain-in-Hand is a smartphone app designed to support psychological problems and encourage behaviour change, comprised of a structured diary, reminders, agreed solutions, and traffic light monitoring system. AIM: To evaluate the potential use and effectiveness of Brain-in-Hand for self-management in adults with acquired brain injury. METHODS: A-B mixed-methods case-study design. Individuals with acquired brain injury (n = 10) received Brain-in-Hand for up to 12 months. Measures of mood, independence, quality of life, cognition, fatigue, goal attainment, participation administered at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Semi-structured interviews conducted with acquired brain injury participants (n = 9) and healthcare workers (n = 3) at 6 months. RESULTS: Significant increase in goal attainment after 6 months use (t(7) = 4.20, p = .004). No significant improvement in other outcomes. Qualitative data suggested improvement in anxiety management. Contextual (personal/environmental) factors were key in influencing the use and effectiveness of Brain-in-Hand. Having sufficient insight, appropriate support and motivation facilitated use. CONCLUSIONS: Brain-in-Hand shows potential to support acquired brain injury, but further work is required to determine its effectiveness. Context played a pivotal role in the effectiveness and sustained use of Brain-in-Hand, and needs to be explored to support implementation. | en_US |
rioxxterms.funder.project | 94a427429a5bcfef7dd04c33360d80cd | en_US |