Project Career: A qualitative examination of five college students with traumatic brain injuries

Nardone, Amanda; Sampson, Elaine; Stauffer, Callista; Leopold, Anne; Jacobs, Karen; Hendricks, Deborah J.; Elias, Eileen; Chen, Hui; Rumrill, Phillip D.

doi:10.3233/nre-151274

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“…A majority of participants in Project Career experienced a range of benefits, including increased rates of college retention and accommodation or support service use, participation in career preparatory activities, improvements in grades, career self-efficacy, quality of life, well-being, and levels of comfort using technology (Leopold et al, 2019). Participants also felt more positive toward academics and technology and expressed the ability to be more independent and social (Hendricks et al, 2015;Nardone et al, 2015).…”

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Available supports and resources for postsecondary students with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review of the literature

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BACKGROUND: Postsecondary students with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a rapidly growing population, encompassing those who sustained injuries prior to attending postsecondary education and those who endure injuries during their postsecondary studies. Not only do these individuals face a broad range of symptoms, all of which can affect academic achievement, but they also do not achieve comparable academic outcomes to their peers without disabilities. OBJECTIVE: There is a need to develop and examine the effectiveness of available supports and resources to meet the needs of these students. METHODS: Twenty-three articles were systematically reviewed to illustrate what supports are currently described in the literature for postsecondary students with TBI and what research methods were used to assess the effectiveness of these supports. RESULTS: Three categories of supports emerged, including concussion management protocols, typical study/learning strategies and accommodations, and interventions developed specifically for this population. Findings also indicated a lack of rigorous research methods used to assess these interventions’ effects. CONCLUSIONS: Implications for future research include a need for additional study of all supports and resources described in this review, and assessment of whether or not education professionals, including postsecondary disability services professionals, are aware of and using the tools and strategies addressed in this review.

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Available supports and resources for postsecondary students with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review of the literature

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“…Understandably, these long-term challenges have been reported as major concerns among high school and college students with a TBI as they return to school and transition into the workforce [6][7][8]. However, studies indicate that these students are not currently receiving the support they need to succeed.…”

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“…Given the high rates of technology ownership and use in college students, [10] one non-stigmatizing form of intervention hypothesized to help students compensate for cognitive impairments includes assistive technology. Specifically, cognitive support technologies (CST) have been used to aid college students with a TBI with daily tasks in academic and vocational settings [7]. Cognitive support technology is "a special class of assistive technology products designed to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities for individuals whose cognitive changes limit their effective performance of daily activities" [16].…”

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Project Career: Perceived benefits of iPad apps among college students with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

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Abstract. BACKGROUND:Project Career is an interprofessional five-year development project designed to improve academic and employment success of undergraduate students with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at two-and four-year colleges and universities. Students receive technology in the form of iPad applications ("apps") to support them in and out of the classroom. OBJECTIVE: To assess participants' perspectives on technology at baseline and perceived benefit of apps after 6 and 12 months of use. METHODS: This article address a component of a larger study. Participants included 50 college-aged students with traumatic brain injuries. Statistical analysis included data from two Matching Person and Technology (MPT) assessment forms, including the Survey of Technology Use at baseline and the Assistive Technology Use Follow-Up Survey: Apps Currently Using, administered at 6-and 12-months re-evaluation. Analyses included frequencies and descriptives. RESULTS: Average scores at baseline indicated positive perspectives on technology. At 6 months, quality of life (67%) and academics (76%) improved moderately or more from the use of iPad apps. At 12 months, quality of life (65%) and academics (82%) improved moderately or more from the use of iPad apps. CONCLUSION: Students with a TBI have positive perspectives on technology use. The results on perceived benefit of apps indicated that students with a TBI (including civilians and veterans) report that the apps help them perform in daily life and academic settings.

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“…Project Career is a five year NIDILRR-funded interprofes-sional demonstration project designed to improve the academic and career success of undergraduate students with TBIs [1]. The program provides a combination of cognitive support technology (CST) in the form of an iPad and recommended Apps and individualized case management services provided by the TEC [2].…”

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Using a telehealth service delivery approach to working with an undergraduate student with a traumatic brain injury: A case study

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2017

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Abstract. BACKGROUND:Project Career is a five year NIDILRR-funded interprofessional demonstration project aimed to improve the academic and career success of undergraduate students who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The information for this case study was collected and synthesized by an occupational therapy graduate student intern for one of the Project Career sites in collaboration with the Technology and Employment Coordinator for the site, the co-PI for Project Career, and the student participant. OBJECTIVE: A case study is presented to provide an understanding of one of the Project Career participant's experience using a telehealth service delivery approach to working with Project Career for academic and career support. METHODS: The participant's case notes, direct communication with the intern, and outcome assessments were used to perform a qualitative analysis. RESULTS: The participant reported that he believed Project Career was an effective support service for him. However, the participant's initial and 6-month outcome assessment scores are inconclusive regarding improvements in his academic abilities and satisfaction with academic and career attainment. CONCLUSION: Further research on the effectiveness of using a telehealth service delivery approach to working with undergraduate students with a TBI is needed.

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Project Career: A qualitative examination of five college students with traumatic brain injuries

Abstract: Project Career is providing academic enrichment and career enhancement that may substantially improve the unsatisfactory employment outcomes that presently await students with TBI following graduation.

Cited by 17 publications

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Available supports and resources for postsecondary students with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review of the literature

Available supports and resources for postsecondary students with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review of the literature

Project Career: Perceived benefits of iPad apps among college students with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Using a telehealth service delivery approach to working with an undergraduate student with a traumatic brain injury: A case study

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