A multi-perspective concept mapping study of problems associated with traumatic brain injury

Abstract

Objective: To develop a model of the problems of persons with traumatic brain injury that includes multiple perspectives as well as the multi-dimensional nature of the phenomena.

Design: Concept mapping, a multi-variate modelling strategy, was employed to produce an exhaustive inventory and concept map of TBI-related problems based on input from patients, family caregivers and professional providers.

Results: The eight-cluster concept map included the following dimensions: social competence, intimacy, behavioural, maturity/independence, neurophysiological, mood, executive functions and non-executive functions.

Conclusions: An underlying two-dimensional conceptual model of TBI problems is proposed with relevance for theory, practice and further research.

• traumatic brain injury
• concept mapping
• quality of life