Journal article
Community in the pandemic: experiences and strategies by people with acquired brain injury and their families during COVID-19
Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.45(6), pp.1038-1045
2023
PMID: 35312446
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Abstract
Purpose
This study explored the experiences of people with acquired brain injury and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on how they maintained their communities and sense of belonging, the strategies they found helpful, and advice they have for improving service provision and community connectedness.
Methods
Semi structured interviews with pictorial mapping were conducted with ten adults with ABI and six of their family members. Participants responded to recruitment information circulated by a state-wide ABI peer support network in South Australia.
Results
Four primary themes were identified from the findings: (1) disruptions to routine; (2) social isolation; (3) using technology; and (4) strategies for staying safe and keeping well. Results are discussed using a social and urban geography lens and a conceptual framework of belonging to explore the experiences of people with ABI and their communities.
Conclusions
The study reinforces the role of robust peer/support networks to stay connected, stay well and support others. Government, health services and community groups must provide clear and accessible information and supports, and regularly reach out to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people with ABI and their families during the pandemic.
Details
- Title
- Community in the pandemic: experiences and strategies by people with acquired brain injury and their families during COVID-19
- Creators
- Michelle Bellon - Flinders UniversityJan Idle - Flinders UniversityKiri Lay - Flinders UniversitySally Robinson - Flinders University
- Publication Details
- Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.45(6), pp.1038-1045
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Grant note
- This study was funded through the Caring Futures Institute COVID-19 Collaborative Research Grant Scheme, Flinders University.
- Identifiers
- 991013054665602368
- Copyright
- © 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
- Academic Unit
- Centre for Children and Young People
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article