Using Medical Family Therapy with Parents of an Adult Child with Traumatic Brain Injury |
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Authors: | Jennifer Davis |
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Institution: | 1. Counselor Education and Supervision: Marriage and Family Therapy, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USAjenniferzendavis@gmail.com |
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Abstract: | AbstractAcquired traumatic brain injury (ATBI) is a public health concern causing approximately 2.5 million emergency room visits in the United States annually. Medical family therapy (MedFT) displays how biological issues impact each area of a client’s life. This paper highlights how MedFT can be utilized with parents of an adult child with ATBI; the case is presented as treatment occurred with benefits of the inclusion of MedFT. Researchers propose a call to the field of marriage and family therapy to increase access of MedFT to afford more opportunities to help families who experience medical conditions. |
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Keywords: | Acquired traumatic brain injury biopsychosocial collaborative healthcare integrative healthcare medical family therapy |
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