2019 Volume 39 Issue 4 Pages 429-435
Background : Impaired self-awareness following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a strong negative impact on social rehabilitation. We report how a patient improved in recognition and behavior after undergoing a psychoeducation program called The Understanding Brain Injury (UBI) , in which a small group of patients participate and learn about the brain and their own brain injuries.
Subject : A man with TBI in his 50s who exhibited irritability, fatigue and occasional outbursts of anger in addition to mild attention and memory disorder.
Results and Discussion : The patient was provided a chance to disclose and share his challenges and get positive feedback from other participants in the UBI, and thereby managed to understand the impact from his brain injury and reduce his anxiety and feelings of isolation. In addition, he showed improvement in self-reflection and became motivated toward rehabilitation. Furthermore, he established a stronger bond with his own group.
Conclusion : The UBI program can create and guarantee a safe and comfortable environment, increase self-awareness of oneʼs state and instill a positive attitude toward rehabilitation in order to reintegrate into society earlier and more effectively.
