A pilot feasibility study of a randomized controlled trial of goal setting using the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths following brain injury

Wainman-Lefley, J., Goudie, N., Richardson, M. and Evans, J. (2022) A pilot feasibility study of a randomized controlled trial of goal setting using the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths following brain injury. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 32(3), pp. 359-377. (doi: 10.1080/09602011.2020.1823428) (PMID:33006288)

Abstract

In a single-blind feasibility pilot randomized controlled trial design, brain injury (BI) participants were recruited from a community rehabilitation centre and randomized into goal-setting using the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS), and goal-setting as usual. Outcomes included the feasibility and acceptability of the VIA-IS, and its use in setting goals in a BI rehabilitation context, and whether it affected types of goals set (International Classification of Functioning (ICF)). Memory for goals two weeks later was measured, and a sample size calculated for a full-scale trial. Twenty-six BI participants were recruited, and randomized to the VIA-IS (n = 13) and control group (n = 13). Two dropped out of the VIA-IS condition, leaving a total n = 24. The majority (92%) of participants rated the VIA-IS as acceptable; both groups described the goal-setting process as “easy”. VIA-IS feedback varied; over two thirds (73%) of VIA-IS participants used their VIA-IS results to set goals and described it as “helpful”. There were no major differences in ICF categories between groups. A sample size of 66 would be required for a full-scale trial. A full-scale trial with multi-centre design appears warranted though might be more clinically beneficial for difficult to engage BI clients.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Evans, Professor Jonathan and Wainman-Lefley, Ms Jessica
• Authors: Wainman-Lefley, J., Goudie, N., Richardson, M., and Evans, J.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Journal Name: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• ISSN: 0960-2011
• ISSN (Online): 1464-0694
• Published Online: 02 October 2020
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2020 Informa UK Limited
• First Published: First published in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 32(3): 359-377
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