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ArticleRehabilitation psychology2023

Feasibility and acceptability of a brief intervention to improve mild traumatic brain injury recovery: Problem-solving training-concussion.

Paul R King, Gregory P Beehler, Kerry Donnelly, Jennifer S Funderburk, Carrie Pengelly, Michael Wade, Tracy Kretzmer, Laura O Wray

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Article in Rehabilitation psychology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03759223 (Enhanced Problem-Solving Training), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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NCT03759223 nacompletednot on this map

Enhanced Problem-Solving Training (E-PST) to Improve Recovery From mTBI

TypeinterventionalSponsorVA Office of Research and DevelopmentRan2019 to 2023Enrolled50ConditionsBrain ConcussionArmsEnhanced Problem-Solving Training (E-PST), Healthy Living Messages (HLM), Enhanced Problem-Solving Training (E-PST) (non-randomized)
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Paul R KingVA Western New York Healthcare System, Center for Integrated Healthcare.ORCID 0000-0003-4310-0282
Gregory P BeehlerVA Western New York Healthcare System, Center for Integrated Healthcare.
Kerry DonnellyDepartment of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo.
Jennifer S FunderburkSyracuse VA Medical Center, Center for Integrated Healthcare.
Carrie PengellyVA Western New York Healthcare System, Center for Integrated Healthcare.
Michael WadeSyracuse VA Medical Center, Center for Integrated Healthcare.
Tracy KretzmerJames A. Haley VA Medical Center, PMRS Polytrauma & Rehabilitation Unit.
Laura O WrayVA Western New York Healthcare System, Center for Integrated Healthcare.
VA Western New York Healthcare System · USSUNY Upstate Medical University · USJames A. Haley Veterans' Hospital · USUniversity at Buffalo, State University of New York · US

Funding

Enhanced Problem-Solving Training (E-PST) to Improve Recovery from mTBIIK2RX002796 · VA · VA WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · PI KING, PAUL R. · 2019 to 2022
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RRD VA IK2 RX002796
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveMild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) are common among Veterans. Although the majority of neurobehavioral symptoms resolve following mTBI, studies with Veteran samples demonstrate a high frequency and chronicity of neurobehavioral complaints (e.g., difficulties with attention, frustration tolerance) often attributed to mTBI. Recent opinions suggest the primacy of mental health treatment, and existing mTBI practice guidelines promote patient-centered intervention beginning in primary care (PC). However, trial evidence regarding effective clinical management in PC is lacking. This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a brief, PC-based problem-solving intervention to reduce psychological distress and neurobehavioral complaints. RESEARCH METHOD/

designMixed method open clinical trial of 12 combat Veterans with a history of mTBI, chronic neurobehavioral complaints, and psychological distress. Measures included qualitative and quantitative indicators of feasibility (recruitment and retention metrics, interview feedback), patient acceptability (treatment satisfaction, perceived effectiveness), and change in psychological distress as measured by the Brief Symptom Inventory-18.

resultsThe protocol was successfully delivered via in-person and telehealth treatment modalities (4.3 sessions attended on average; 58% completed the full protocol). Patient interview data suggested that treatment content was personally relevant, and patients were satisfied with their experience. Treatment completers described the intervention as helpful and reported corresponding reductions in psychological distress ( CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS: Further study with a more diverse, randomized sample is warranted. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

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Brain ConcussionCOVID-19VeteransCrisis InterventionFeasibility StudiesHumansPandemics

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PMID36892882
PMCPMC10175199
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