TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - The insight interview: a new tool for measuring deficits in awareness after traumatic brain injury
JO  - Brain injury
A1  - Malouf, Tania
A1  - Langdon, Robyn
A1  - Taylor, Alan
SP  - 1523
EP  - 1541
VL  - 28
IS  - 12
N2  - OBJECTIVE: Awareness deficits are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI); however, relatively little is known of awareness deficits in the early stages post-injury. This study outlines the development of a new tool, 'The Insight Interview', designed to measure awareness across different domains (awareness of change, severity of deficits, current and future functional consequences) from 3 months post-TBI. <br><br>METHODS: Forty-three patients with at least a severe TBI, their nominated family member and treating clinician were all administered different versions of the Insight Interview during the patient's inpatient stay. Awareness was measured; (1) by calculating a discrepancy score between the patient's and their family informant's and/or clinician's ratings of the patient's abilities and (2) using interviewer-based ratings of the patients' responses to interview questions. <br><br>RESULTS: Awareness differed depending upon the domain being assessed, with patients demonstrating greatest awareness in the current functional consequences domain. Evidence for a distinction between awareness of current and future functional consequences of impairments was also seen. Discrepancy scores and interviewer-based ratings showed good concordance. Adequate reliability and validity was demonstrated. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The Insight Interview is a useful and valid tool for measuring awareness in the acute stages following TBI and highlights that awareness depends on domain assessed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0269-9052
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/02699052.2014.922700
ID  - ref1
ER  -