Publications by authors named "Melissa Felteau"
Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the content validity of quality criteria for providing patient- and family-centered injury care.
Background: Quality criteria have been developed for clinical injury care, but not patient- and family-centered injury care.
Methods: Using a modified Research AND Development Corporation (RAND)/University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Appropriateness Methodology, a panel of 16 patients, family members, injury and quality of care experts serially rated and revised criteria for patient- and family-centered injury care identified from patient and family focus groups.
Objective: We sought to determine if we could reduce symptoms of depression in individuals with a traumatic brain injury using mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
Setting: The study was conducted in a community setting.
Participants: We enrolled adults with symptoms of depression after a traumatic brain injury.
Context: Current therapies for traumatic brain injury (TBI) include pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and cognitive rehabilitation. Unfortunately, psychological and emotional issues regularly go untreated in individuals with TBI even after they receive treatment for physical, behavioral, and cognitive issues. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) may offer new rehabilitation opportunities for individuals with TBI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimary Objective: To examine the potential efficacy of a mindfulness-based stress reduction approach to improve quality of life in individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries.
Research Design: Pre-post design with drop-outs as controls.
Methods And Procedures: We recruited individuals with mild to moderate brain injuries, at least 1 year post-injury.