Adapting intervention approaches to new contexts: Three case studies of international adaptation of the Teen Online Problem Solving (TOPS) program.
Conclusions/Implications: These 3 case studies suggest that programs such as TOPS developed in 1 cultural context can be broadly acceptable in other contexts, with adaptations focusing on tailoring to reflect the unique cultural and linguistic setting. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - December 6, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Anxiety symptoms and disorders in the first year after sustaining mild traumatic brain injury.
Conclusions/Implications: The present results highlight that anxiety should be evaluated and managed carefully as it appears to be a key factor in the persistence of other mTBI-related symptoms. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - November 29, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Predictors of military veterans’ engagement in bespoke recovery pathways and health and well-being outcomes.
The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess how psychosocial variables predict U.K. military veterans’ level of engagement in bespoke recovery pathways (Aim 1) and a sports-specific recovery pathway (Aim 2). A further purpose of this study was to test whether predictor variables indirectly predict outcome variables of physical health (Aim 3), mental health (Aim 4), and subjective vitality (Aim 5), when mediated through level of engagement with all recovery pathways and the sport recovery pathway. Research Method/Design: A cross-sectional battery of questionnaires were completed by 514 military veterans who ...
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - November 29, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Perspectives about COVID-19 vaccination among the paralysis community in the United States.
Conclusions: Although PWP share many similar concerns to the general population, there are some concerns unique to PWP that must be noted to ensure that the paralysis community is considered fully and equitably in public health efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - November 11, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
The mental health of Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusions: Many Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities reported symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder during the pandemic, and a lack of access to needed mental health services. As the pandemic continues, and in wake of recovery from the pandemic, it is important to pay attention to, and target the, mental health disparities unearthed in this study. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - November 8, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Longitudinal changes in psychological adaptation outcomes during spinal cord injury inpatient rehabilitation.
Conclusions: On average, participants showed improvement in all analyzed outcomes. Still, there is substantial variability in change. Self-efficacy, social support, and optimism are potential intervention targets during inpatient rehabilitation to promote a favorable psychological adaptation process. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - November 4, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Effect of multimorbidity and psychosocial factors on posttraumatic stress symptoms among post-9/11 veterans.
In this study, linear models analyzed symptom severity reported on the PTSD Checklist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition by psychosocial factors (i.e., resilience, self-efficacy, and postdeployment social support) while controlling for sociodemographic characteristics and deployment experiences. Results: Veterans in the mental health, pain, and polytrauma clinical triad comorbidity trajectories reported more severe PTSD symptoms than the healthy comorbidity trajectory (p (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 28, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Intersection of discriminations: Experiences of women with disabilities with advanced degrees in professional sector in the United States.
Conclusions/Implications: Despite their success in placement, women with disabilities in the United States still experience numerous barriers in professional sectors. It is imperative to better understand the implications of intersectionality and how discrimination and marginalization can also impact those with successful employment. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 28, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Psychologist leadership on inpatient rehabilitation teams: Organizational science in practice.
Conclusions/Implications: Drawing from the management and organizational development literature, evidence-based suggestions are provided for rehabilitation psychologists seeking to foster healthy team dynamics within and among health care teams. The authors encourage rehabilitation psychologists to use their unique training to facilitate shared leadership on teams that foster and encourage a climate of trust, psychological safety, healthy and productive conflict, along with strong communication practices. These issues became even more salient as teams transitioned to virtual platforms during the pandemic and continue to ad...
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 14, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
The association between medication use and cognitive performance in people with SCI.
Conclusions/Implications: Findings did not support a strong relationship between medication use and cognitive function in people with SCI. There is some preliminary support for an association between benzodiazepine use and cognitive performance, but this needs to be confirmed in future research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 7, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Association of physical and mental symptoms with cognition in people with spinal cord injury.
Conclusions/Implications: While the associations between pain and cognitive performance are consistent with general literature, the absence of a relationship between other symptoms (i.e., depression and fatigue) and cognitive performance was somewhat more surprising. Similarly, the associations between anxiety and fatigue with perceived cognitive function are consistent with the general literature, yet the absence of a relationship with depression was somewhat more surprising. Future work is needed to replicate these findings. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 7, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Adaptation during spinal cord injury rehabilitation: The role of appraisal and coping.
Objective: To test the spinal cord injury adjustment model (SCIAM) by examining whether primary appraisals (threat or loss) and coping strategies (approach-oriented and denial) sequentially mediate the impact of functional independence, psychological resources, and social support on depressive and anxiety symptoms among individuals with spinal cord injury during inpatient rehabilitation. Method: Path analyses of longitudinal data from a Swiss inception cohort study (N = 207). Models were implemented separately for depressive and anxiety symptoms. Results: The initial models based on the SCIAM yielded poor fit and were resp...
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 7, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Parenting with a spinal cord injury: A systematic review of mothers’ and fathers’ experiences.
Conclusions: These findings highlighted the constraints imposed upon people within both the public and private domains of their lives. Psychoeducation about SCI can facilitate greater inclusion and reduced stigma in society, while support in adjusting to their SCI would be helpful in fostering the parent–child relationship in the context of a life-changing injury. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 7, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Comparative effectiveness of a brief intervention for alcohol misuse following traumatic brain injury: A randomized controlled trial.
Purpose/Objective: Compare the effects of an adapted Screening, Education, and Brief Intervention (Adapted SBI) for alcohol misuse following traumatic brain injury (TBI) to a Screening and Education with Attention Control (SEA) condition. Study Design: A single-masked, parallel group, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 58 participants who were 18 and older, sustained a TBI requiring inpatient rehabilitation, had a history of alcohol misuse, were English-speaking, cleared posttraumatic amnesia, were free of language impairments precluding participation in the intervention, and who provided informed consent. Outc...
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 7, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
A closer look at the influence of mood and disability on illness intrusiveness in multiple sclerosis.
Conclusions: Results suggest that greater disability both directly and indirectly interferes with illness intrusiveness via depression and anxiety. However, life domains are differentially impacted. Thus, this study helps to guide interventions on the best symptoms to target to improve illness intrusiveness and overall quality of life. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 4, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
