Sleep following traumatic brain injury (TBI): experiences and influencing factors.
Brain Inj
; 33(13-14): 1624-1632, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
This study aimed to 1) describe and explore the experiences of sleep following a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in community-dwelling adults, 2) elicit factors that positively or negatively impact the sleep experience, and 3) understand sleep-related education provided to survivors.Design:
Qualitative description.Methods:
Face-to-face interviews with 16 individuals using a semi-structured interview guide. Transcripts were systematically coded and common themes were identified. The final sample consisted of primarily Caucasian men with average age of 32.4 years (SD = 9.9), and average of 2.6 years (SD = .89) years post injury.Results:
Community-dwelling survivors of TBI experienced poor sleep quality and quantity post-injury and described a variety of approaches to manage their sleep. Survivors described coping with sleep changes and using sleep as a coping mechanism for TBI. Additionally, survivors' responses indicated perceived lack of resources and preference for receiving education from knowledgeable, familiar clinicians during face-to-face encounters.Conclusions:
This study provides a description of reported sleep experiences following TBI and adds new knowledge regarding sleep management strategies and preferences for resources. The findings suggest a need for education regarding sleep for rehabilitation professionals and long-term sleep support after discharge from rehabilitation.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Sueño
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Trastornos del Sueño-Vigilia
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Adaptación Psicológica
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Lesiones Traumáticas del Encéfalo
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Entrevista Psicológica
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Brain Inj
Asunto de la revista:
CEREBRO
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos