Mixed Methods Analysis of Social Support Experiences and Priorities Among Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury 8254
Friday, November 1, 2024
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: ROOM: Coronado B REGION: Tower Lobby Level >>> DIRECTIONS: From ACRM Registration desk, face the elephants and turn right. Proceed past the lobby elevators and turn right to enter the West Wing. Proceed down the corridor, turn right and then left. Proceed past the restrooms. Coronado B is the third room on the right.
This study examined social support experiences and priorities among community-dwelling adults with traumatic brain injury. We examined participants' perceptions of how frequently support was available with the MOS Social Support Survey, and factors that contributed to their satisfaction with social support identified through indiviual interviews. We will discuss how participants described their social support, their positive and negative experiences with social support, and implications for TBI rehabilitation research and practice.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the social networks of adults with traumatic brain injury
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the key structural factors that affect perceived social support
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the social support priorities of people with TBI
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