Psychological intervention following acquired brain injury: insights from a multiple case study

A person’s life changes dramatically after an acquired brain injury (ABI). Rehabilitation after an ABI often focuses on the physical changes, while little attention is given to the emotional and existential aspects. This multiple case study (N = 8) explored the clinical utility of adding a structured psychological intervention to an existing rehabilitation programme following an ABI. The case study had an embedded ABA experimental design that was based on participants self-assessment on standardised scales (HADS, PGIS, WHO-5, SCS and DASS). These measures were obtained pre-and immediately post-intervention, as well as at a 3-month follow-up. During the intervention period, the participant also completed a daily questionnaire. Furthermore, field notes were taken during the intervention period by the therapist, and an evaluation interview was conducted after the intervention.