Research Platform  |   July 2017
“Ready to Be a Normal Person Again”: Occupational Needs of Service Members With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Alison Cogan, MA, OTR/L; Maria Devore, MS; Christine Haines, MA, MOT, OTR/L; Karla Lepore, CDR, MA, OTR/L, CHT; Margaret Ryan, MD
Author Affiliations
  • University of Southern California
Article Information
Neurologic Conditions / Traumatic Brain Injury / Basic Research
Research Platform   |   July 2017
“Ready to Be a Normal Person Again”: Occupational Needs of Service Members With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505073p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP303C
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505073p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP303C
Abstract

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The purpose of this study is to describe the occupational challenges in daily life faced by active duty military service members who experience persistent symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury. The findings establish needs that fall within each aspect of the occupational therapy domain of practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Alison Cogan

Contributing Authors: Maria Devore, Christine Haines, Karla Lepore, Margaret Ryan