@article{ref1,
title="Cognitive rehabilitation groups: a thematic analysis of feasibility and perceived benefits for clients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury living in the Western Cape",
journal="African journal of disability",
year="2015",
author="Wilson, Abigail and Wills, Peta and Pretorius, Chrisma and Swartz, Leslie",
volume="4",
number="1",
pages="175-175",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a significant impact on the burden of care within the South African setting, impacting on the individual, the family, and the community as a whole. Often the consequences of TBI are permanent, resulting in numerous financial and emotional stressors. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: This research focusses on the experience of outpatient cognitive rehabilitation groups for individuals who have suffered moderate to severe brain injuries within the South African setting. <br><br>METHOD: Participants with moderate to severe brain injury were required to attend five cognitive rehabilitation groups and engage in a semistructured interview. Qualitative data were examined via thematic analysis, to determine participants' subjective experiences of group participation. <br><br>RESULTS: There is a need within the South African setting for cognitive rehabilitation and support groups for individuals who have experienced a TBI. The benefits were notable for both the individuals attending and their support systems. In spite of the benefits there were notable limitations to attendance, including financial restrictions and transport limitations. <br><br>CONCLUSION: According to participants and their families, there is a scarcity of resources within the Western Cape for clients who have sustained a TBI. Despite limitations in capacity to attend there appears to be a need for structured outpatient cognitive rehabilitation programmes integrating the complex cognitive and emotional challenges faced by individuals with TBI and their families.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2223-9170",
doi="10.4102/ajod.v4i1.175",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ajod.v4i1.175"
}