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This study aimed to explore the experience of young men with traumatic
brain injuries from regional, rural and remote areas in Australia who had
participated in real life activity rehabilitation. DESIGN: A qualitative study.
The primary data collection method was a semi-structured interview. SETTING: The
Townsville Hospital, Queensland, and private dwellings in rural and regional
areas within North Queensland. Participants: Eight male participants aged between
18-28 years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Key qualitative themes identified via
thematic analysis of the data. RESULTS: This research identified 3 main themes
regarding the patient's perspective of a real life activity intervention. These
were: perceptions of the activities used in the intervention; insight into
injury; and returning to previous activities of daily living. The findings of
this study highlight incorporating real life activities assisted in engaging
participants in rehabilitation. Participants expressed a desire for vocational
activities to be included within rehabilitation activities. CONCLUSION: This
study has clinical implications for real life activities to be incorporated as
part of rehabilitation, and that this was preferred by young male traumatic brain
injury patients. Therapists may consider using individualized real life
activities with similar patient cohorts in the future.

Langue : ANGLAIS