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 are difficult and can be painful, but there are many things that couples can do in order to enjoy each other and their relationship in new, positive, and meaningful ways. You find out how by reading Couples’ Relationships After Traumatic Brain Injury, a factsheet from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. This factsheet helps couples understand some of the common changes they may face after traumatic brain injury. It also offers suggestions for ways that couples can address some of the more difficult changes they are experiencing.

Visit msktc.org/tbi, and get the answers you need from experts who conduct innovative and high-quality research, provide patient care, and work to improve the health and overall quality of life for people with burn injury. That’s msktc.org/tbi.