Quality of Life of Individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries |
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Authors: | David W K Man Paul FW Yip Tess H L Ko Janet K L Kwok M Y Tsang |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Rehabilitation Science, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong |
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Abstract: | This study investigated the quality of life of individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) across a one- to fifteen-year
post-injury time span. This allows us to identify the health and service needs of individuals with ABI and provide direction
for further improvement. Twenty-nine individuals were invited from the local Self-Help Group for the Brain-Damaged to participate
in this study. Four instruments were used to help in the investigation of the subjective components of the quality of life,
including the Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI) and Positive and Negative Affect Scales (PANAS). The instruments used were the
Modified Barthel Index (MBI) and Lawton Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL) Scale. After analysis of the results
and their interpretation, there was no significant difference between the post-injury groups in their scores of negative affect.
It is suggested that there should be services, such as psychotherapy, to help reduce the existence of negative moods. Improvement
in the IADL aspect should be more focused in future rehabilitation services to allow people to enjoy a fuller life. |
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