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Soy Diferente: A Qualitative Study on the Perceptions of Recovery Following Traumatic Brain Injury Among Spanish-speaking US Immigrants
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6 2022
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Source: Disabil Rehabil. 44(11):2400-2409
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Alternative Title:Disabil Rehabil
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Description:Purpose:
To explore the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the quality of life (QoL) and self-concept of Spanish-speaking US Hispanic immigrants with TBI.
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A prospective, qualitative study conducted in a county level I trauma center and community. Semi-structured interviews on QoL and self-concept following TBI were conducted with twenty-four Spanish-speaking US Hispanic immigrants with TBI living in the community at least 6 months following injury.
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Perceived facilitators of QoL included faith, hopefulness in recovery, empathy for others, and support from others. Perceived barriers to QoL mentioned were symptoms/consequences of injury, employment/financial changes, loss of independence, fear/uncertainty, stigma/shame, lack of medical care, and decreased social integration. Participants described their self-concept after TBI as either a maintained self or loss of self. Those who viewed themselves differently reported physical and emotional changes, gender role conflict, loss of self-worth, and total loss due to the TBI.
Conclusions:
Spanish-speaking US Hispanic immigrants held a strong faith and positive outlook after TBI in spite of the significant barriers to recovery. A need exists for programs to support creatively the recovery of Spanish-speaking US Hispanic immigrants with limited access to care and resources.
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Pubmed ID:33108224
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC8109840
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