TY - JOUR
PY - 2022//
TI - Adolescent and parent experiences with Tele-Active Rehabilitation for concussion: an exploratory qualitative study
JO - Brain injury
A1 - Shore, Josh
A1 - Bernick, Alana
A1 - Nalder, Emily
A1 - Hutchison, Michael
A1 - Reed, Nick
A1 - Hunt, Anne
SP - ePub
EP - ePub
VL - ePub
IS - ePub
N2 - 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.
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.
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.
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.
FINDINGS support continued study of Tele-AR, which may be an accessible intervention to facilitate recovery in adolescents with concussion. Language: en
LA - en
SN - 0269-9052
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2022.2114610
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