Predictors of Homework Engagement in CBT Adapted for Traumatic Brain Injury: Pre/post-Injury and Therapy Process Factors

AbstractTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) associated cognitive impairments may pose an obstacle to homework engagement in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety. The current study examined the association of demographic, injury-related and CBT process variables with homework engagement in CBT adapted for TBI -related cognitive impairments (CBT-ABI). The audio-recordings of 177 CBT-ABI sessions, representing 31 therapist-client dyads, were assessed from the independent observer perspective. Client homework engagement, therapist competence in assigning and reviewing homework, and working alliance strength, were measured. Multi-level mixed model regressions showed that older client age, more time since injury, stronger working alliance and greater therapist competence in homework review, were significantly associated with higher levels of homework engagement. The findings highlight how CBT-ABI therapists can possibly enhance homework engagement for clients with TBI.
Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research