A multi-perspective concept mapping study of problems associated with traumatic brain injury.

OBJECTIVE To develop a model of the problems of persons with traumatic brain injury that includes multiple perspectives as well as the multi-dimensional nature of the phenomena. DESIGN Concept mapping, a multi-variate modelling strategy, was employed to produce an exhaustive inventory and concept map of TBI-related problems based on input from patients, family caregivers and professional providers. RESULTS The eight-cluster concept map included the following dimensions: social competence, intimacy, behavioural, maturity/independence, neurophysiological, mood, executive functions and non-executive functions. CONCLUSIONS An underlying two-dimensional conceptual model of TBI problems is proposed with relevance for theory, practice and further research.