Evaluation of Well-being Interventions in Adults With TBI
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the potential benefits of two Intervention programs in adults with TBI to improve well-being and other outcomes that are maintained over time.
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Detailed Description
The current study will examine the efficacy of Signature Strengths in adults with TBI to improve self-concept and other outcomes that are maintained over time. Preliminary evidence suggests that after a TBI, an individual can experience significant alteration to their personal identity and a perceived loss of their pre-injury self. By using this Signature Strength intervention, adults with moderate to severe TBI will be able to become aware of their most used "signature" strengths, explore how these strengths are used in everyday life, and apply them in future situations to bring well-being and to better cope with stressors.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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| Experimental: Signature Strengths In this arm, participants would participate in in an intervention program meant to improve well-being in individuals who have sustained a brain injury. |
Behavioral: Signature Strengths
The treatment group will complete 6 web-based sessions of Signature Strengths(1 sessions per week for 6 weeks), designed to teach lessons focused on the Aware-Explore-Apply interventional framework. Sessions are approximately 60 minutes long.
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| Active Comparator: TBI Education Course In this arm, participants would participate in in an intervention program meant to improve well-being in individuals who have sustained a brain injury. |
Behavioral: TBI Education Course
The control group will complete 6 web-based sessions of a TBI Education Course(1 sessions per week for 6 weeks), designed to teach lessons based on the TBI Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center's fact sheets. Sessions are approximately 60 minutes long.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) [3 months]
Self-report self-esteem questionnaire.
- Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) [6 months]
Self-report self-esteem questionnaire.
- Strengths Knowledge and Strengths Use Scale (SKUS) [3 months]
Measure to assess knowledge and use of one's strengths and measure changes following strengths-based interventions.
- Strengths Knowledge and Strengths Use Scale (SKUS) [6 months]
Measure to assess knowledge and use of one's strengths and measure changes following strengths-based interventions.
- Head Injury Semantic Differential Scale - Version III (HISD-III) [3 months]
Self-report for examination of past and present self-identity.
- Head Injury Semantic Differential Scale - Version III (HISD-III) [6 months]
Self-report for examination of past and present self-identity.
- Global Assessment of Character Strengths [3 months]
24-item questionnaire to rate levels of individual's character strengths.
- Global Assessment of Character Strengths [6 months]
24-item questionnaire to rate levels of individual's character strengths.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Flourishing Scale (FS) [3 months]
Measure of well-being and "flourishing."
- Flourishing Scale (FS) [6 months]
Measure of well-being and "flourishing."
- Quality of Life After Brain Injury (QOLIBRI) [3 months]
Assess Quality of Life specifically in Brain Injury.
- Quality of Life After Brain Injury (QOLIBRI) [6 months]
Assess Quality of Life specifically in Brain Injury.
- Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) [3 months]
Measure of life satisfaction.
- Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) [6 months]
Measure of life satisfaction.
- Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) [3 months]
Measure of both positive and negative emotional feelings.
- Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) [6 months]
Measure of both positive and negative emotional feelings.
- Voicemail Elicitation Task [3 months]
Measures how individuals respond to social situations using politeness/impoliteness.
- Voicemail Elicitation Task [6 months]
Measures how individuals respond to social situations using politeness/impoliteness.
- Perceived Stress Scale [3 months]
10 item, Self-report measure of perceived stress
- Perceived Stress Scale [6 months]
10 item, Self-report measure of perceived stress
- Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 10 (CD-RISC-10) [3 months]
10 item self-report measure of resilience
- Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 10 (CD-RISC-10) [6 months]
10 item self-report measure of resilience
- Brain Injury Self-Efficacy Scale [3 months]
20 item self-report measure of self-efficacy and coping
- Brain Injury Self-Efficacy Scale [6 months]
20 item self-report measure of self-efficacy and coping
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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At least 18 years of age
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Have a diagnosis with moderate to severe TBI
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At least one year post injury
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Able to speak and read English fluently
Exclusion Criteria:
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Have a history of multiple sclerosis, stroke, seizures or another nervous system injuries disease in the past (like brain tumor or epilepsy)
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Have a significant psychiatric illness (like, schizophrenia or psychosis)
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Currently taking steroids and/or benzodiazepines as determined by study staff review of medications
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Significant alcohol or drug abuse history (requiring inpatient treatment)
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History of stroke, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorder or severe depression determined by extensive screening by a trained staff member
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Previous participation in a Signature Strengths program
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Kessler Foundation
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Helen Genova, Ph. D., Kessler Foundation
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- E-1220-23