@article{ref1,
title="Adolescent and parent experiences with Tele-Active Rehabilitation for concussion: an exploratory qualitative study",
journal="Brain injury",
year="2022",
author="Shore, Josh and Bernick, Alana and Nalder, Emily and Hutchison, Michael and Reed, Nick and Hunt, Anne",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE: To explore the experiences of adolescents with concussion and their parents who participated in a novel remotely delivered Tele-Active Rehabilitation (Tele-AR) intervention involving sub-symptom threshold exercise, education, and support. Specifically, we aimed to elicit perspectives regarding the remote delivery approach, valued aspects of the program, and perceived benefits of the intervention. <br><br>METHODS: This qualitative study took place within the context of a larger mixed-methods project exploring the feasibility of the Tele-AR intervention. A descriptive qualitative design was utilized. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with adolescents (n = 3; ages 14-17 years) with concussion and one of their parents (n = 3) within one week of completing the six-week Tele-AR intervention. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: Four themes were identified that capture participant experiences in the intervention: (1) Enabling access to active rehabilitation; (2) Focusing on individual needs; (3) Learning to take responsibility for recovery; and (4) Convenience and comfort of engaging in rehabilitation from home. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: A small sample of 3 adolescents with concussion and their parents were satisfied with the Tele-AR intervention and appreciated the convenience and comfort of engaging in rehabilitation from home, which facilitated adolescents taking responsibility for their own recovery. <br><br>FINDINGS support continued study of Tele-AR, which may be an accessible intervention to facilitate recovery in adolescents with concussion.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0269-9052",
doi="10.1080/02699052.2022.2114610",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2022.2114610"
}