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American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Vol.18 315-328 November 2009. doi:10.1044/1058-0360(2009/08-0008)
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The Use of Narratives to Identify Characteristics Leading to a Productive Life Following Acquired Brain Injury

Michael R. Fraas
Margaret Calvert
University of New Hampshire, Durham

Contact author: Michael Fraas, University of New Hampshire, 151 Hewitt Hall, 4 Library Way, Durham, NH 03824. E-mail: michael.fraas{at}unh.edu.

Purpose: To determine the factors leading to successful recovery and productive lifestyles after acquired brain injury (ABI).

Method: Qualitative investigation examined semistructured interviews of 31 survivors of ABI. Thematic analysis followed a phenomenological approach and revealed 4 major themes and 28 subthemes in the interviews. Four participants stood out as exemplars of the themes embodied by all the participants in this investigation. Quotes from each are used to highlight the prevailing themes.

Results: The following 4 major themes emerged from the interviews: development of social support networks, grief and coping strategies, acceptance of the injury and redefinition of self, and empowerment.

Conclusions: The issues raised in these interviews may serve to inspire other survivors and provide them with hope and motivation as they progress through the recovery process. Suggestions on how clinicians can help to facilitate this process are discussed.

Key Words: acquired brain injury, narrative stories, identity, quality of life, community integration


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