Research article summary (published 30 Aug 2009):

Use of the Dynamic Interactional Model in self-care and motor intervention after traumatic brain injury: explanatory case studies.

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PURPOSE: The highest proportion of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occurs among adolescents. This study examines the effectiveness of a therapeutic protocol for rehabilitation of adolescents with TBI. This protocol is based on Toglia's (1998, 2005) Dynamic Interactional Model and Expanded Awareness Model (Toglia & Kirk, 2000). METHOD: Explanatory case studies presenting 2 adolescents (ages 16-17) with mild to moderate TBI are combined with qualitative and quantitative data assessing self-care, mobility, and graphomotor abilities as well as deficit awareness in these domains. Outcome measures include the FIM, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, the Computerized Penmanship Object Evaluation Tool, and the Awareness of Mobility Deficits Questionnaire. Graphic data analysis compared outcome measures before, during, and after intervention. RESULTS: The Dynamic Interactional Model was effective in improving self-care, mobility, and graphomotor abilities and identified awareness of deficits in these domains. CONCLUSION: These research findings contribute to our theoretical knowledge in rehabilitation and promote adopting this approach for rehabilitation of adolescents with TBI.

Author information

Author/s: Zlotnik, Sharon (S); Sachs, Dalia (D); Rosenblum, Sara (S); Shpasser, Raluka (R); Josman, Naomi (N);

Affiliation: Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: The American journal of occupational therapy. : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association (Am J Occup Ther), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2009 Sep-Oct; vol 63 (issue 5) : pp 549-58

Dates: Created 2009/09/29; Completed 2009/10/23;

PMID: 19785254, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/23/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adolescent Brain Injuries - rehabilitation Cognition Disorders - rehabilitation Female Handwriting Humans Imagery (Psychotherapy)

Imagery (Psychotherapy) Male Models, Psychological Occupational Therapy Recovery of Function Self Care Treatment Outcome

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