Expressive Electronic Journal Writing: Freedom of Communication for Survivors of Acquired Brain Injury |
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Authors: | Michael Fraas Magdalen A Balz |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of New Hampshire, 151 Hewitt Hall, 4 Library Way, Durham, NH 03824, USA |
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Abstract: | In addition to the impaired ability to effectively communicate, adults with acquired brain injury (ABI) also experience high
incidences of depression, social isolation, and decreased quality of life. Expressive writing programs have been shown to
be effective in alleviating these concomitant impairments in other populations including incarcerated inmates (Lane, Writing
as a road to self-discovery, F & W, Cincinnati 1993). In addition, computer applications such as email have been suggested
as an effective means of improving communication and social isolation in adults with brain injury (Sohlberg et al. 2003].
Brain Injury, 17(7), 609–629). This investigation examines the effects of on-line expressive journal writing on the communication, emotional
status, social integration and quality of life of individuals with brain injury. |
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Keywords: | Expressive writing Brain injury Emotional status Social integration Quality of life |
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