The effects of the Interactive Metronome' as an intervention tool on decreasing levels of aggression and improving life satisfaction with mild traumatic brain injury and post- traumatic stress disorder clients: a pilot study of protocols / by Michelle Leigh Foley.
| Author/creator | Foley, Michelle Leigh |
| Other author | Trujillo, Leonard. |
| Other author | East Carolina University. Department of Occupational Therapy. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations |
| Publication Info | [Greenville, N.C.] : East Carolina University, 2011. |
| Description | 129 pages : digital, PDF file |
| Supplemental Content | Access via ScholarShip |
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| Summary | Director of Thesis: Dr. Leonard Trujillo Major Department: Occupational Therapy The purpose of this study was to validate the protocols created for the Interactive Metronome℗ʼ (IM℗ʼ) and TRX℗ʼ Suspension Training (TRX℗ʼ) system for use with clients diagnosed with mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Protocols were established matching IM℗ʼ routines in conjunction with TRX℗ʼ exercise routines. These were then validated on two healthy male and two healthy female participants. The data collected was collected using the IM℗ʼ Long Form and Short Form Assessments, the Nine Hole Peg Test, the Canadian Occupational Performance Model and a version of the Overt Aggression Scale. Percentages of change were then compared between instruments and individuals for positive efforts gained, along with additional statistical analyses conducted. Data analysis indicated the use of the IM℗ʼ in conjunction with the physical challenge of the TRX℗ʼ provide a positive change maintaining or lowering aggression levels and increasing life satisfaction. The IM℗ʼ protocols created, paired with the TRX℗ʼ, were effective instruments used for creating a change in healthy participants. Occupational therapists will be able to benefit from the information collected and use it towards bettering the lives of those with mild TBI and PTSD. Future research with this intervention should anticipate favorable outcomes with mild TBI and PTSD cases. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the Department of Occupational Therapy. |
| General note | Advisor: Leonard Trujillo. |
| General note | Title from PDF t.p. (viewed January 26, 2012). |
| Dissertation note | M.S. East Carolina University 2011. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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