Marriage after brain injury: review, analysis, and research recommendations

This critical review of the literature examines marriage after traumatic brain injury. Studies reporting information on marital stability rates and studies examining the quality of marriages through the assessment of at least 1 relational domain have been included for review. Available findings are...

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Published inThe journal of head trauma rehabilitation Vol. 26; no. 1; p. 43
Main Authors Godwin, Emilie E, Kreutzer, Jeffrey S, Arango-Lasprilla, Juan Carlos, Lehan, Tara J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2011
Subjects
Brain Injuries - psychology
Family Therapy
Humans
Marriage
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Summary:This critical review of the literature examines marriage after traumatic brain injury. Studies reporting information on marital stability rates and studies examining the quality of marriages through the assessment of at least 1 relational domain have been included for review. Available findings are presented along with information on methodological limitations and knowledge gaps. A rationale for the adoption of a marriage and family therapy framework to clarify remaining inconsistencies is presented. Furthermore, specific marriage and family therapy relational models and corresponding measurement instruments are outlined. Finally, suggestions for future research and potential implications for brain injury rehabilitation outcomes are discussed.
ISSN:1550-509X
DOI:10.1097/HTR.0b013e3182048f54