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Journal of Pediatric Psychology Advance Access published online on July 30, 2008
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsn081
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Brief Report: Description of Feasibility and Satisfaction Findings from an Innovative Online Family Problem-solving Intervention for Adolescents following Traumatic Brain Injury

Shari L. Wade, PhD, Nicolay Chertkoff Walz, PhD, JoAnne C. Carey, PsyD and Kendra M. Williams, MA

Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati

All correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Shari L. Wade, PhD, Division of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA. E-mail: shari.wade{at}cchmc.org


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Objective To describe feasibility and satisfaction findings from an innovative online family problem-solving intervention for adolescents with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods Nine adolescents who sustained a moderate to severe TBI in the previous 24 months and their families participated in a novel, online, manualized treatment program (Teen Online Problem Solving, TOPS) consisting of 10 web-based sessions providing information and interactive exercises on cognitive, social, and behavioral skills typically affected by TBI. Web-based sessions were followed by synchronous video conferences with a therapist to review target skills and apply the problem-solving process to family goals. Results All teens and consenting parents completed at least 10 sessions. The website and videoconferences received moderate to high ratings on helpfulness and ease of use. Parents and teens reported increased knowledge regarding targeted knowledge and skills. Conclusions Findings support the acceptability of TOPS for adolescent TBI.

Key words: acquired brain injury; adolescent; telehealth.

Received January 29, 2008; revision received July 2, 2008; accepted July 10, 2008


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