This pilot study found that an intervention using the social-ABI-lity program and a private, moderated Facebook group improved outcomes for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) and they enjoyed the feeling of connection with others it gave them. Future research is planned that includes having peer moderators within the groups and taking a more individualised approach to delivery of the intervention.
Brunner M, Rietdijk R (Co-first author), Summers K, Southwell K, Avramovic P, Power E et al. (2022) ‘It gives you encouragement because you’re not alone’: A pilot study of a multi-component social media skills intervention for people with acquired brain injury. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders (Invited paper for a Special Issue on SLT/P clinical management of traumatic brain injury across the lifespan), 00, 1– 16. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12806