Diurnal cortisol and coping responses in close relatives of persons with acquired brain injury: A longitudinal mixed methods study
Authors: Turner-Cobb, J.M., Palmer, J., Aronson, D., Russell, L., Purnell, S., Osborn, M. and Jessop, D.S.
Journal: Brain Injury
Volume: 24
Issue: 6
Pages: 893-903
eISSN: 1362-301X
ISSN: 0269-9052
DOI: 10.3109/02699051003789211
Abstract:Objective: To examine the impact of having a close relative experience a severe brain injury. Design: Six-month longitudinal mixed methods concurrent embedded study. Quantitative data provided the primary database and qualitative data provided the secondary source. Methods: Assessment included psychosocial factors of perceived stress, traumatic stress symptoms, coping and social support in addition to salivary cortisol as a biological marker of stress. Written accounts of the experience were provided in response to an open-ended question. Participants composed 15 close relatives of adults with severe brain injury admitted to a specialist rehabilitation facility (mean age 49.4 years; SD 11.79). Assessments were conducted on admission, at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post-admission. Results: Quantitative data revealed high traumatic stress at admission, with a non-significant decline at follow-up. Diurnal cortisol output declined significantly from baseline to all follow-up assessments. Coping sub-scales of acceptance and religion were repeated associated with cortisol indices at baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months follow-up. Qualitative data revealed two themes; 'relational impact' and 'passage of time'. Conclusions: Findings offer the potential for effective and timely intervention in family members of persons with severe brain injury. © 2010 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved.
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Diurnal cortisol and coping responses in close relatives of persons with acquired brain injury: a longitudinal mixed methods study.
Authors: Turner-Cobb, J.M., Palmer, J., Aronson, D., Russell, L., Purnell, S., Osborn, M. and Jessop, D.S.
Journal: Brain Inj
Volume: 24
Issue: 6
Pages: 893-903
eISSN: 1362-301X
DOI: 10.3109/02699051003789211
Abstract:OBJECTIVE: To examine the impact of having a close relative experience a severe brain injury. DESIGN: Six-month longitudinal mixed methods concurrent embedded study. Quantitative data provided the primary database and qualitative data provided the secondary source. METHODS: Assessment included psychosocial factors of perceived stress, traumatic stress symptoms, coping and social support in addition to salivary cortisol as a biological marker of stress. Written accounts of the experience were provided in response to an open-ended question. Participants composed 15 close relatives of adults with severe brain injury admitted to a specialist rehabilitation facility (mean age 49.4 years; SD 11.79). Assessments were conducted on admission, at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post-admission. RESULTS: Quantitative data revealed high traumatic stress at admission, with a non-significant decline at follow-up. Diurnal cortisol output declined significantly from baseline to all follow-up assessments. Coping sub-scales of acceptance and religion were repeated associated with cortisol indices at baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months follow-up. Qualitative data revealed two themes; 'relational impact' and 'passage of time'. CONCLUSIONS: Findings offer the potential for effective and timely intervention in family members of persons with severe brain injury.
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Diurnal cortisol and coping responses in close relatives of persons with acquired brain injury: A longitudinal mixed methods study
Authors: Turner-Cobb, J.M., Palmer, J., Aronson, D., Russell, L., Purnell, S., Osborn, M. and Jessop, D.S.
Journal: BRAIN INJURY
Volume: 24
Issue: 6
Pages: 893-903
ISSN: 0269-9052
DOI: 10.3109/02699051003789211
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Diurnal cortisol and coping responses in close relatives of persons with acquired brain injury: A longitudinal mixed methods study
Authors: Turner-Cobb, J.M., Palmer, J., Aronson, D., Russell, L., Purnell, S., Osborn, M. and Jessop, D.S.
Journal: Brain Injury
Volume: 24
Issue: 6
Pages: 893-903
DOI: 10.3109/02699051003789211
Source: Manual
Diurnal cortisol and coping responses in close relatives of persons with acquired brain injury: a longitudinal mixed methods study.
Authors: Turner-Cobb, J.M., Palmer, J., Aronson, D., Russell, L., Purnell, S., Osborn, M. and Jessop, D.S.
Journal: Brain injury
Volume: 24
Issue: 6
Pages: 893-903
eISSN: 1362-301X
ISSN: 0269-9052
DOI: 10.3109/02699051003789211
Abstract:Objective
To examine the impact of having a close relative experience a severe brain injury.Design
Six-month longitudinal mixed methods concurrent embedded study. Quantitative data provided the primary database and qualitative data provided the secondary source.Methods
Assessment included psychosocial factors of perceived stress, traumatic stress symptoms, coping and social support in addition to salivary cortisol as a biological marker of stress. Written accounts of the experience were provided in response to an open-ended question. Participants composed 15 close relatives of adults with severe brain injury admitted to a specialist rehabilitation facility (mean age 49.4 years; SD 11.79). Assessments were conducted on admission, at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post-admission.Results
Quantitative data revealed high traumatic stress at admission, with a non-significant decline at follow-up. Diurnal cortisol output declined significantly from baseline to all follow-up assessments. Coping sub-scales of acceptance and religion were repeated associated with cortisol indices at baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months follow-up. Qualitative data revealed two themes; 'relational impact' and 'passage of time'.Conclusions
Findings offer the potential for effective and timely intervention in family members of persons with severe brain injury.Source: Europe PubMed Central