Multi-Family Group Intervention for OEF/OIF Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors and their Families
Abstract
The overall aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an intervention that adapts Dyck's civilian multi-family group treatment model (MFGT-TBI) for veterans with TBI and their families, to improve the health, mental health and quality of life for veterans and their families. To date, the investigators have adapted the Dyck et al. manual for use in our study and have also adapted workshop materials to be used during the psychoeducational workshop for the veterans and their family members. All study staff have been hired and trained at the multiple sites. In addition, the necessary regulatory materials have been processed, including protocol summaries and informed consent forms; and the assessment battery has been modified and finalized to include relevant measures, with time points modified accordingly. Study participants have been recruited in Durham and the Bronx and a tracking database has been created to facilitate recruitment. In Durham, four veterans and family members have been consented and assessed at baseline and have formed the first MFG, which has already had its workshop and first meeting. Durham is now recruiting for its second group. In the Bronx, five veterans and family members have been consented and assessed at baseline and their workshop has been held. Their first MFG group will take place on October 20, 2009.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA514611
Entities
People
- Adrian Cristian
- Deborah Perlick
- Katherine H Taber
- Kristy S. Troster
- Larry Tupler
- Ruth Yoash-gantz