Traumatic brain injury Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning
Conditions
Interventions
This is a qualitative study that will allow us to explore the value and acceptability of using the 'Life Threads' approach with family members post-TBI.
We will recruit up to 20 family members of peo
Sponsors
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Identifies as a family member or close friend of a person with: Any severity traumatic brain injury, sustained at least 2 years prior, age at injury 18 years or older The family member must be: 1. Known to the injured person before injury 2. Age 16 years or above 3. Able to give informed consent 4. Residing within the East/West Midlands of England; Updated 22/08/2024: Residing within England 5. Have access to a smartphone, tablet or computer that can access the internet 6. Willing to participate in a group 7. Fluent in English
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Those with mental health issues of a nature or severity that jeopardise safe engagement in the study tasks. We anticipate the study tasks might be naturally emotive for participants. Many family members will be familiar with their own understandable emotions about their situation, and some may be seeking more formal support, or have their own established ways of coping. We do not want to create barriers for participation as negative emotions are common amongst family members and the study aims relate to the emotional needs of this population. Therefore, we would only exclude those who feel their circumstances or mental health needs might make participation too distressing for them. Family members will be asked to verbally confirm at the consent meeting prior to verbal consent being requested.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acceptability and feasibility measured using data gathered through qualitative interviews and focus groups to remain open to participants’ views and experiences pertinent to the study aims during the study | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| There are no secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed