What is the study about?
This study looked at changes in sexual functioning and satisfaction in patients 6 and 12 months after moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).
What did the study find?
Self-reported levels of sexual functioning and satisfaction did not change much 1 year after moderate to severe TBI. Average ...
Although some of the relationship changes after TBI are difficult and can be painful, there are many things that couples can do in order to enjoy each other and their relationship in new, positive, and meaningful ways.
Our featured video and brief video clips show the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on a couple’s relationship. Hugh and Rosemary Rawlins share how they worked with TBI Model System researchers to address challenges they faced after Hugh experienced a TBI.
Objective: To examine the effectiveness of the Therapeutic Couples Intervention (TCI) on caregiver needs and burden after brain injury.
Research method: Individuals with brain injury and their intimate partners/caregivers (n = 75) participated in a 2-arm, parallel, randomized trial with a waitlist control. The TCI consisted of 5 2-hr sessions, with ...
Relationships After TBI consists of a suite of resources to help individuals with TBI and their partners enjoy meaningful and fulfilling relationships.
This is a podcast-brief from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. Almost all couples face challenges in their relationship. But one of the most difficult challenges for many couples comes after traumatic brain injury. It can dramatically change relationships in a very emotional and personal way. Some relationship changes ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Relationships After TBI. Dr. Emilie E. Godwin discusses How to find Help.
It’s very difficult to find help if you’re not in an urban setting or if you’re in an area of the ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Relationships After TBI. Dr. Jeffrey S. Kreutzer discusses Recognizing the Positives.
The other thing that we really work on and we do a lot of work here at VCU Medical Center with couples ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Relationships After TBI. Hugh Rawlins, TBI Survivor, discusses Getting Back on the Bike.
When I finally got back to riding I was riding a mountain bike, which has very thick tires. It was ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Relationships After TBI. Dr. Jeffrey S. Kreutzer discusses The Brain Injury Family Intervention Feelings Checklist.
To give you an example one of the things that happens a lot is families will spend a ...