Table 1 Summary of health education active control
Topic | Content |
|---|---|
Module 1: TBI/stroke education | Introduction to the intervention TBI/stroke education Common cognitive, behavioural and emotional sequalae that occur following ABI |
Module 2: Sleep | Normal sleep, including the regulation of sleep Disturbed sleep following ABI — types, frequency and causes Impact of sleep disturbance on everyday life |
Module 3: Fatigue | Definition and types of fatigue Causes of fatigue and associated factors Impact of fatigue on everyday life |
Module 4: Exercise and stress | Types of exercise and their benefits Relationship between exercise, sleep and fatigue Summary of stress and how it affects our mind and body Relationship between stress, sleep and fatigue |
Module 5: Diet, alcohol and substance use | Healthy diet including foods that improve brain health Relationship between diet, sleep and fatigue Impact of alcohol and substance use on the brain Relationship between alcohol/substance use, sleep and fatigue |
Module 6: Cognitive difficulties following ABI | Common cognitive difficulties following ABI, including attention, learning and memory, word finding difficulties and executive functioning Relationship between cognitive difficulties, sleep and fatigue |
Module 7: Recovery in ABI | Importance of recovery and rehabilitation after ABI Emotional stages of recovery Factors that affect recovery |
Module 8: Summary | Summary of key points from each module Closing therapy sessions |