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A Longitudinal Study Exploring The Impact Of Moderate Or Severe Traumatic Head Injuries On Family Caregivers, Chayanit Luevanich
A Longitudinal Study Exploring The Impact Of Moderate Or Severe Traumatic Head Injuries On Family Caregivers, Chayanit Luevanich
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Background: This longitudinal study explored the impact on the family caregivers caring for a victim of a moderate or severe traumatic head injury (THI). The study used both quantitative and qualitative method and involved data calculation at three times points: one-month post injury, six months post injury, and one year later. Study Population: The study population comprised 45 family caregivers aged 21 to 72 years old. Thirty-four of the same caregivers were followed at six months and twenty five one year respectively. Methods: Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to assess the family caregivers. The quantitative dimension comprised the …