Does Identity- Based Motivation have a role within hand trauma?
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Does Identity- Based Motivation have a role within aesthetic and functioning impairment recovery following hand trauma?
IRAS ID
302284
Contact name
Martin Dempster
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
QUB
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
N.A, N/A
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 13 days
Research summary
Summary of Research
Hand injury and Trauma can incur a significant cost to the individual, not only physically but psychologically and socially. Hand Injuries are common, and their psychological impact has been extensively researched. However, the psychological factors and influences that contribute to this impact have not been as thoroughly studied. The question that we are asking is, ‘does identity-based motivation have a role in this psychological impact?’. The aim of this project is to examine if Identity-Based Motivation (IBM) has a role in an individual’s recovery process following aesthetic or functional impairment due to injury or trauma. At present there is no clear understanding of how IBM might influence recovery and rehabilitation of hand injuries. The purpose of this study is to establish whether there is a role for such a model in the effective treatment of hand trauma. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic a risk Assessment for participants and researcher will be completed, prior to initiating any face to face research. Queens principlies for humnan participation during research will also be adhered too.Summary of Results
: Traumatic hand injuries are common and although the psychological impacts are well understood, engagement in the recovery process of rehabilitation is not as well explored.
This study tested the possibility that identity has a role in decision-making processes, motivation, and adjustment following traumatic injury. Specifically, the aim was to investigate a theory of identity-based motivation (IBM) and how it helps to explain engagement with the rehabilitation process following traumatic hand injury.
Thirteen people with traumatic hand injury were interviewed during this study. Data was analysed qualitatively using framework analysis.
There were 5 themes identified: 1.) Identity-based motivation links 2.) Loss and disruption to normal life can impact on motivation for rehabilitation 3.) Cognitive and emotional reactions to injury and rehabilitation 4.) Navigating the challenges of rehabilitation 5.) Importance of hands as connections to self.
The findings of the study show that IBM can be used to understand the often-conflicting motivation behind engaging in rehabilitation. This highlighted that participants were motivated to take action that was consistent with identities that are accessible at the time.REC name
HSC REC B
REC reference
22/NI/0004
Date of REC Opinion
2 Feb 2022
REC opinion
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