Experience of adapted cognitive behaviour therapy to address sexuality problems after traumatic brain injury: A qualitative study.

Although sexuality has been shown to be negatively impacted in up to half of individuals who sustain traumatic brain injury (TBI), few studies have sought to evaluate the efficacy of targeted interventions. Gaining insight into the participant experience of undergoing treatment for post-TBI sexuality changes is a crucial aspect of intervention evaluation. This study aimed to investigate participants with TBI experience of undergoing eight sessions of a novel CBT intervention designed to help both couples and singles improve sexual wellbeing after TBI.

Evaluating a Novel Treatment Adapting a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Approach for Sexuality Problems after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Single Case Design with Nonconcurrent Multiple Baselines.

There has been little progress in development of evidence-based interventions to improve sexuality outcomes for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study aimed to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of an individualised intervention using a cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) framework to treat sexuality problems after TBI. A nonconcurrent multiple baseline single-case design with 8-week follow-up and randomisation to multiple baseline lengths (3, 4, or 6 weeks) was repeated across nine participants (five female) with complicated mild-severe TBI (mean age = 46.

A qualitative study on the attitudes and approaches of Australian clinicians in addressing sexuality after acquired brain injury.

Purpose: Studies indicate that up to 50% of survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) experience persistent changes in sexuality. However, research on clinicians' perspectives in addressing sexuality issues post-ABI is limited. This study explored the attitudes and approaches, barriers and facilitators, and training preferences of Australian clinicians in addressing sexuality in individuals post-ABI.

Survey on the experiences, attitudes, and training needs of Australian healthcare professionals related to sexuality and service delivery in individuals with acquired brain injury.

Following acquired brain injury (ABI), sexuality, self-esteem and practices are often negatively impacted. Whilst sexuality is recognized as an essential part of a person's life regardless of medical condition, it is poorly understood in the ABI rehabilitation context. This study examined current assessment and treatment practices for sexual health and wellbeing in ABI rehabilitation, including perceived barriers and facilitators to discussing sexuality with individuals after ABI.

Understanding the Multidimensional Nature of Sexuality After Traumatic Brain Injury.

Objective: To investigate the association of sexuality with sociodemographic (age, sex, education), medical (injury severity, time since injury), physical (fatigue, pain, independence), neuropsychological (memory, attention, executive function), psychological (depression, anxiety, self-esteem), and social participation factors after traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Design: Survey. Individuals with TBI completed measures at a mean average of 2.

Cognitive Reserve and Age Predict Cognitive Recovery after Mild to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.

The persistence of injury-related cognitive impairments can have devastating consequences for everyday function after traumatic brain injury (TBI). This longitudinal study examined the association of long-term cognitive recovery in 109 adults (71% male) experiencing complicated mild-to-severe TBI with age, pre-morbid intelligence (IQ), and injury severity measured by post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) duration. Participants' twice completed measures of pre-morbid IQ (National Adult Reading Test), attention (Digit Symbol Coding Test), memory (Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test), and executive function (Trail Making Test Part-B) at a mean of 43.