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Kouwijzer I, de Groot S, van Leeuwen CMC, Valent LJM, Stolwijk-Swüste JM, van der Woude LHV, Post MWM. Changes in body satisfaction during and after a 5-month handcycle training period and associations with physical capacity and body composition in individuals with a physical impairment. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:2839-2846. [PMID: 37431151 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2232732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate: (1) changes in body satisfaction during five months of handcycle training and one year after the training period; (2) whether longitudinal changes are dependent on sex, waist circumference and severity of the physical impairment; (3) associations between changes in physical capacity or body composition, and body satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS Individuals (N = 143) with health conditions such as spinal cord injury filled out the Adult Body Satisfaction Questionnaire: at the start of the training (T1), directly after the training period (T2); and four months (T3) and one year after the training period (T4). At T1 and T2, physical capacity was determined with an upper-body graded exercise test, and waist circumference was measured. Handcycling classification was used as a proxy for the severity of impairment. RESULTS Multilevel regression analyses showed that body satisfaction significantly increased during the training period and significantly decreased back to pre-training levels at follow-up. Individuals with more severe impairments showed a larger decrease at T4. Improvements in physical capacity and waist circumference were significantly associated with improvements in body satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Body satisfaction significantly increased during the training period, but significantly decreased during follow-up. Additional efforts might be necessary to keep individuals engaged in long-term exercise.
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- Ingrid Kouwijzer
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Center I Reade, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Center I Reade, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research and Development, Heliomare Rehabilitation Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center for Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
- Center for Rehabilitation, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Center for Rehabilitation, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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Nash A, Kaiser S, Ledwith S. Individual's experiences of adjusting to changes in body image after spinal cord injury: a literature review and thematic synthesis. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:1685-1698. [PMID: 37125687 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2202926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To understand how individuals experience and adjust to changes in body image after spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS A systematic search using four databases identified eleven articles that met the inclusion criteria. The studies were critically appraised to determine quality. Interpretative thematic synthesis was used to explore adults' experiences of adjusting to changes in body image after SCI. RESULTS Three themes described the influence of sociocultural factors on body image: 'Sociocultural influences', 'Responses of others' and 'Experience of rehabilitation'. Six themes described individuals' experiences of body image. 'Loss and threat of difference', 'Discomfort and disconnection' and 'Resistance' negatively influenced body image. 'Reconnecting with the body and re-negotiating identity', 'Support network' and 'Challenging beliefs about disability' promoted positive body image. Adjustment was a dynamic process, influenced by interactions between individual, relational and sociocultural factors. CONCLUSIONS The physical impacts of SCI, individual's perceptions, relationships and sociocultural discourses influenced body image. Rehabilitation professionals could support adjustment to changes in body image by considering individual, relational and systemic influences. Furthermore, it is important to include an individual's support network within their care as social factors influenced body image experiences. Peer support could promote hope and challenge negative sociocultural beliefs about disability.
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- Annabel Nash
- School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries, The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oswestry, UK
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- School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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Moran K, Barclay L, Lannin NA. Experiences of people with non-traumatic spinal cord injuries returning home after inpatient rehabilitation. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:362-368. [PMID: 36591728 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2162611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to explore the experience of people with non-traumatic spinal cord injuries who have recently returned home from inpatient rehabilitation. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven adults with non-traumatic spinal cord injuries who had been discharged from inpatient rehabilitation from an Australian rehabilitation hospital, within the last two years. RESULTS Three themes were identified: the practicalities of coming home; adjusting to "my altered home life"; pursuing recovery. When people felt prepared by their rehabilitation service, and had appropriate support from others, they had a more positive adjustment experience, although not one without challenges. Due to less independence and inability to participate in meaningful life roles, participants experienced a sense of lost or changed identity. Maintaining hope for physical recovery was very important and motivated participants to actively engage in rehabilitation efforts. CONCLUSIONS This study adds to the knowledge regarding the lived experience of people with non-traumatic spinal cord injury transitioning from rehabilitation to home. Facilitators for successful rehabilitation discharge included ensuring community services contacted patients immediately after they left hospital, and providing support for carers. Health care workers can positively influence the adjustment process of people with NTSCI by facilitating re-engagement in meaningful roles.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe transition home from inpatient rehabilitation after non-traumatic spinal cord injury (NTSCI) is facilitated by early discharge planning and follow-up from services after discharge.Establishing routines helped participants adjust to their new circumstances.The emotional and practical support of carers is vital for successful adjustment to living in the community with an NTSCI.Health care workers can positively influence the adjustment process of people with NTSCI by facilitating their re-engagement in meaningful roles.
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- Kathryn Moran
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Monash University, Frankston, Vic, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
- Occupational Therapy Department, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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Kafel T, Šuc L, Vidovič M, Smith M. Methods of Goal-Setting in Rehabilitation of Adults with Physical Dysfunctions-A Scoping Review. Occup Ther Health Care 2023:1-30. [PMID: 38157219 DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2023.2294817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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This scoping review utilized the JBI methodology to investigate methods of goal-setting used in the rehabilitation of adults with physical dysfunctions. Electronic databases were searched for articles published in the last 5 years. The inclusion of articles and data extraction were performed by two independent reviewers. Results were presented and synthesized numerically and thematically analyzed. Results suggest that goals should be client-centered and specific and long-term goals, should be complemented with medium and short-term goals. While various goal-setting methods are used in current practice, their full potential is often not realized due to improper implementation. Therefore, there is a need for educating clinicians to improve the goal-setting process and ensure its effectiveness.
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- Tibor Kafel
- School of Health Professions, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
- Department of Occupational Therapy, University Rehabilitation Institute of Republic of Slovenia Soča, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University Rehabilitation Institute of Republic of Slovenia Soča, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University Rehabilitation Institute of Republic of Slovenia Soča, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- School of Health Professions, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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Collins J, Lizarondo L, Taylor S, Porritt K. Adult patient and carer experiences of planning for hospital discharge after a major trauma event: a qualitative systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:3435-3455. [PMID: 36299236 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2133180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify, evaluate and synthesize qualitative literature on adult patients and carer experiences of planning for discharge from an acute setting after a major trauma event. METHODS The JBI approach to meta-aggregation was followed. Qualitative studies exploring patient and carer discharge planning experiences of major trauma were included in the systematic review. A comprehensive search was conducted in five databases, supplemented by grey literature. Eligible studies were appraised for methodological quality by two reviewers and data extracted using standardized JBI tools. RESULTS Four synthesized findings emerged using 69 findings from sixteen papers. (i) Patients and carers feel generally unprepared to manage at home after discharge, (ii) early identification of patients' post discharge needs allows for appropriate referrals and supports to be organised prior to discharge, (iii) patients and carers value participation in the discharge planning process to facilitate a considered, organized and timely discharge from hospital (iv) the timely presentation, delivery, language used, format and relevancy of information impacts how patients and carers manage their discharge. CONCLUSION This meta-synthesis demonstrates that patients and carers predominantly have poor experiences of discharge planning after major trauma. Adoption of patient centered principles may improve patient and carer experiences of the discharge planning process. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPatients and their carers benefit from a client-centred approach where their needs are recognised and their collaboration encouraged in important decisions, and if they are adequately prepared to reintegrate into their community.Patients can benefit from having a trauma pathway healthcare professional to provide support and advocacy services throughout their hospital admission and after discharge.Discharge planning that is organised, prepared and collaborative leads to a more positive patient experience.Discharge information should be individualised and presented in an easily accessible format for patients and carers.
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- Jeanette Collins
- JBI, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
- Jeanette Collins, Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH), Perth, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
- Occupational Therapy Department, Perth Children's Hospital, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Perth, Australia
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Dunn JA, Hackney JJ, Martin RA, Tietjens D, Young T, Bourke JA, Snell DL, Nunnerley JL, Hall A, Derrett S. Development of a Programme Theory for Early Intervention Vocational Rehabilitation: A Realist Literature Review. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2021; 31:730-743. [PMID: 34524575 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-021-10000-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Purpose Little is currently known about how early intervention vocational rehabilitation (EIVR) works for people with newly acquired neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. This study aims, from a realist framework, to identify relevant literature and develop an initial programme theory to understand how EIVR might work for people experiencing acquired neurological disability. Realist reviews are ideally placed to address the identified knowledge gap as they assist in gaining a deeper understanding of how the intervention works, for whom it works best, and the contexts that promote the activation of desired outcomes. Methods We used a seven-step iterative process to synthesise literature using a realist approach. The steps included: development of initial programme theory, literature search, article selection, extracting and data organising, synthesis of evidence and programme theory refinement. We performed a literature search using the following databases: Cinahl, Embase, EMcare, Medline, PsychInfo and Scopus. Articles were selected if they contributed to the knowledge describing what is EIVR and how it works in newly acquired neurological conditions. Data were extracted and synthesised to develop a programme theory for EIVR. Results Following screening of 448 references, 37 documents were eligible for data extraction. We developed a refined programme theory of EIVR consisting of three contexts (prioritisation of exploring work options, return to work discussed as an option, and workplace support), nine mechanisms (ensuring rehabilitation teams' culture, fostering hope, exploring options, optimising self-efficacy, maintaining worker identity, staying connected, setting goals, engaging employer, and flexing roles) and three outcomes (confidence in ability to work, psychological adjustment, and engagement in solution focussed options). Conclusions This appears to be the first paper to explore how EIVR works, for whom and in what situations. We have produced a programme theory that may provide an initial understanding of EIVR following acquired neurological conditions.
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- Jennifer A Dunn
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, PO Box 4345, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand.
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- Burwood Academy Trust, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Department of Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Wellington Medical and Health Sciences Library, University of Otago, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Burwood Academy Trust, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, PO Box 4345, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, PO Box 4345, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
- Burwood Academy Trust, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- New Zealand Spinal Trust, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Tedesco Triccas L, Donovan-Hall M, Dibb B, Burridge JH. A nation-wide survey exploring the views of current and future use of functional electrical stimulation in spinal cord injury. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2021:1-11. [PMID: 34107234 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2021.1916631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Functional electrical stimulation (FES) can be effective in assisting physical and psychosocial difficulties experienced by people with spinal cord injury. Perceived benefits and barriers of the current and future use of FES within the wider spinal cord injury community is currently unknown. The main objective of this research was to explore the spinal cord injury community's views of the use of FES to decrease disability in rehabilitation programmes. MATERIALS AND METHODS An online and paper questionnaire was distributed to people with spinal cord injury, health care professionals and researchers working in spinal cord injury settings in the United Kingdom. RESULTS A total of 299 participants completed the survey (152 people with spinal cord injury, 141 health care professionals and 6 researchers). Common views between groups identified were: (1) FES can be beneficial in improving physical and psychosocial aspects and that (2) adequate support and training for FES application was provided to users. Barriers to FES use included a lack of staff time and training, financial cost and availability of the equipment. Sixty three percent of non-users felt they would use FES in the future if they had the opportunity. CONCLUSIONS Users' views were important in identifying that FES application can be beneficial for people with spinal cord injury but also has some resourceful barriers. In order to increase use, future research should focus on reducing the cost of FES clinical service and also address implementation of awareness and training programmes within spinal units and community rehabilitation settings.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONUsers of functional electrical stimulation think that it is beneficial for improving physical and psychosocial limitations after spinal cord injuryBarriers to FES use include a lack of staff time and training, financial cost and availability of the equipment have been suggested by people with spinal cord injury and health care professionals Education and implementation programs for health care professionals and people with spinal cord injury are now necessary to increase the awareness about functional electrical stimulation applicationReduction of FES cost could also increase its uptake in spinal cord injury clinical services.
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- Lisa Tedesco Triccas
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Rehabilitation Research Center (REVAL), Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED), Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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Impact of neuropathic pain on participation: perspectives from the Canadian SCI community survey. Spinal Cord 2020; 59:141-150. [PMID: 32636522 DOI: 10.1038/s41393-020-0512-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Secondary analysis of an observational cohort study. OBJECTIVES To determine if the perceived overall limitation of neuropathic pain on activities (NP limitation) covaries in 26 specific life activities in people with SCI, taking into account the severity of injury. SETTING Community-based in Canada. METHODS Secondary analysis of a cohort (N = 1481) was performed using questionnaires to rate NP frequency and limitation on activities as well as participation in 26 life activities. Relative risks (RR) analyses using Poisson regression were used to examine the data. RESULTS Most participants (N = 1158; 78%) reported living with NP (from once a year to every day). When NP limitation was described as "not at all" or "very little" (N = 394; 34%), there was no statistically significant RR (p > 0.0019), suggesting no additional risk of not participating "as much as wanted" in any of activities compared to participants with no NP. When NP limitation was described as "to some extent" (N = 411; 35%), a significantly higher risk was observed for 5 of the 26 activities (1.34 < RR < 1.62), and for 23 activities with a large range (1.24 < RR < 3.20) when NP limitation was rated as "to a great extent or more" (N = 353; 31%). CONCLUSION The variation of RR observed across the 26 activities suggests that the NP limitation may not be general but rather related to specific activity characteristics, which should be taken into account when evaluating NP limitations with a specific focus on the life activities being affected.
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King J, Barclay R, Ripat J, Dubouloz CJ, Schwartz CE. An Investigation of Occupational Therapists' and Physical Therapists' Perspectives on the Process of Change That Occurs among Clients during Rehabilitation, Including Their Use of Response Shift and Transformative Learning. Physiother Can 2019; 71:355-366. [PMID: 31762546 DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2018-0047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Purpose: A significant change in one's health status creates a process of change that has an impact on one's health-related quality of life. This process has been conceptualized in several theories, including response shift (RS) and transformative learning (TL). The purpose of this study was to investigate occupational therapists' and physical therapists' perspectives on the process of change that occurs in clients during rehabilitation. Method: An interpretive description approach guided this study. Five profession-specific focus groups were conducted. Participants were asked about their ideas, thoughts, and understanding of processes of change. Focus group discussions were recorded and transcribed. Data analysis was carried out using both inductive and deductive methods. Results: Participants were 14 physiotherapists and nine occupational therapists with 5-30 years of experience in rehabilitation settings. Participants recognized personal change in clients and noted that it involves many steps. They tried to facilitate this change by identifying signs of readiness. Without using theory-specific terminology, participants described observing and using concepts of RS and TL. Conclusions: Occupational therapists and physiotherapists play an important role in helping people learn to live with their chronic illnesses and disabilities. Further studies are needed to investigate how therapists can facilitate the process of change, including using RS and TL concepts and how this facilitation could improve clients' health-related quality of life.
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man
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- Occupational Therapy Program, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa
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- DeltaQuest Foundation, Inc., Concord, MA.,Tufts University Medical School, Boston
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Anderson KD, Bryden AM, Moynahan M. Risk-benefit value of upper extremity function by an implanted electrical stimulation device targeting chronic cervical spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 2019; 5:68. [PMID: 31632726 PMCID: PMC6786403 DOI: 10.1038/s41394-019-0213-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Study design A cross-sectional stated-preference survey using direct-assessment questions. Objective To determine the relative value placed on different outcomes to be used in a pivotal trial for the upper extremity configuration of the Networked Neuroprosthesis (NNP) as well as the tolerance of the expected adverse event profile. Setting Academic medical center in the United States. Methods Distribution of an online survey to adults living with tetraplegia; extent of agreement with each question/statement was obtaining using a 1-7 Likert scale. Results There were 8 statements about potential benefits in arm/hand function; for all statements, more than 70% of participants rated the functions as "1-very important" to regain. There were variable degrees of concern related to risks that could occur during the 30-day post-surgical period and increasing degrees of concern related to risks that could occur in the first 5 years, potentially due to the device, based on the increasing degree of invasiveness of the intervention required to address the event. When analysing the results based on all degrees of interest, more than 64% of responders were interested in getting the NNP with a success rate threshold as low as 50% regardless of time post-injury. Chi-squared analyses revealed some associations between responses and sex, injury level, and injury duration; however, none of these were statistically significant upon post-hoc analysis. Conclusion Data here indicate that people with tetraplegia are highly interested in a range of arm/hand functions and are tolerant of expected risks that may be associated with implanted neuroprosthetics. Sponsorship The Institute for Functional Restoration funded this project through a sub-contract to K.D. Anderson from a larger Special Projects Award (grant number FP0020773) from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation.
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- Kim D. Anderson
- Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL USA
- Institute for Functional Restoration, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA
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- Institute for Functional Restoration, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA
- Department of Orthopaedics, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA
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- Institute for Functional Restoration, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA
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Taylor MJ, Ruys AJ, Fornusek C, Bijak M, Russold M, Bauman AE. Lessons from Vienna: stakeholder perceptions of functional electrical stimulation technology and a conceptual model for practice. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2018; 15:37-44. [DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2018.1513573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Matthew J. Taylor
- Faculty of Engineering and IT, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- Faculty of Engineering and IT, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, Australia
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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Barclay L, Lentin P, Bourke-Taylor H, McDonald R. The experiences of social and community participation of people with non-traumatic spinal cord injury. Aust Occup Ther J 2018; 66:61-67. [PMID: 30156293 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Incidence of non-traumatic spinal cord injury in Australia is increasing, which will result in more occupational therapists being involved in the rehabilitation of this group in the future. The profile of people with non-traumatic spinal cord injury differs from people with traumatically acquired spinal cord injuries, and their long-term health and well-being outcomes are not known. The aim of this study was to explore the experience of returning to social and community participation following non-traumatic spinal cord injury. METHODS Qualitative methods were used for this study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seventeen people with non-traumatic spinal cord injury who had returned home. Data were analysed inductively utilising the thematic analysis method. RESULTS The process of returning to social and community participation following non-traumatic spinal cord injury was identified as occurring in three main stages: withdrawal; re-emergence into society; and stability. Each stage consisted of adjustment and adaptation in a number of areas, including: the loss of independence; the experience of being out in public; social networks; participation in productivity roles; and expectations regarding satisfactory social and community participation. Many of the participants had developed or were developing strategies to adapt to the changes experienced in these stages. CONCLUSION By using a qualitative approach, this study adds to the understanding of the adjustment process experienced by people following non-traumatic spinal cord injury when they return to living in the community. Although findings parallel those of studies conducted with people with TSCI, there are some differences that may warrant alternative approaches from occupational therapists working with people with NTSCI. Such approaches include assisting people with NTSCI to modify their expectations regarding how they will participate in the community, assisting them to find new meaningful roles, and facilitating the development of new social networks to replace lost ones.
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- Linda Barclay
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Health and Medical Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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Schwartz CE, Stucky B, Rivers CS, Noonan VK, Finkelstein JA. Quality of Life and Adaptation in People With Spinal Cord Injury: Response Shift Effects From 1 to 5 Years Postinjury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 99:1599-1608.e1. [PMID: 29481771 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate response shift effects in spinal cord injury (SCI) over 5 years postinjury. DESIGN Prospective cohort study observed at 1, 2, and 5 years post-SCI. SETTING Specialized SCI centers. PARTICIPANTS Sample included 1125, 760, and 219 participants at 1, 2, and 5 years post-SCI (N = 2104). The study sample was 79% men; 39% were motor/sensory complete (mean age, 44.6±18.3y). INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Patient-reported outcomes included the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey version 2 and the Life Satisfaction-11 Questionnaire. Participant latent variable scores were adjusted for (1) potential attrition bias and (2) propensity scores reflecting risk of worse outcomes. The Oort structural equation modeling approach for detecting and accounting for response shift effects was used to test the hypothesis that people with SCI would undergo response shifts over follow-up. RESULTS The study data comprised the time after FIM scores, an objective measure of motor and cognitive function, had improved and stabilized. Three latent variables (Physical, Mental, and Symptoms) were modeled over time. The response shift model indicated uniform recalibration and reconceptualization response shift effects over time. When adjusted for these response shift effects, Physical showed small true change improvements at 2- and 5-year follow-up, despite FIM stability. CONCLUSIONS We detected recalibration and reconceptualization response shift effects in 1- to 5-year follow-up of people with SCI. Despite stable motor and cognitive function, people with SCI are adapting to their condition. This adaptation reflects a progressive disconnection between symptoms and physical or mental health, and a real improvement in the Physical latent variable.
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- Carolyn E Schwartz
- DeltaQuest Foundation Inc, Concord, MA; Departments of Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University Medical School, Boston, MA.
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center and the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Torregrosa-Ruiz M, Tomás-Miguel JM. Diferencias de sexo en el uso de estrategias de afrontamiento en personas con lesión medular. AQUICHAN 2017. [DOI: 10.5294/aqui.2017.17.4.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objetivo: profundizar en la experiencia de afrontamiento en personas con lesión medular (LM), teniendo en cuenta tanto el afron- tamiento actual como el afrontamiento durante momentos iniciales tras sufrir la LM. Materiales y métodos: estudio transversal de encuesta. Participaron 127 personas con LM de larga evolución, 95 hombres y 32 mujeres. Los datos fueron recogidos por medio de un cuestionario online con información sociodemográfica y el Cuestionario de Afrontamiento del Estrés (CAE). Se han realizado análisis descriptivos, pruebas t de Student y análisis multivariados de la varianza (Manovas) Resultados: las comparaciones intrasujetos muestran que la estrategia de focalización en solución de problemas se usa más en el afrontamiento actual. La autofocalización negativa es más utilizada en el afrontamiento pasado, en los momentos iniciales tras sufrir la LM. Los resultados de los Manovas muestran que no existen diferencias en función del sexo en el afrontamiento rememorado ni en el actual. Los Anova de seguimiento para el afrontamiento actual evidencian que las mujeres utilizan más las estrategias de búsqueda de apoyo social y expresión emocional abierta. Conclusiones: no hay diferencias de sexo en el uso de las estrategias de afrontamiento en la LM. Se sugiere seguir investigando cómo el género puede actuar en este proceso.
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Littooij E, Widdershoven GA, Stolwijk-Swüste JM, Doodeman S, Leget CJ, Dekker J. Global meaning in people with spinal cord injury: Content and changes. J Spinal Cord Med 2016; 39:197-205. [PMID: 25615571 PMCID: PMC5072500 DOI: 10.1179/2045772314y.0000000290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND After spinal cord injury (SCI), people are confronted with abrupt discontinuity in almost all areas of life, leading to questions on how to live a meaningful life again. Global meaning refers to basic ideas and goals that guide people in giving meaning to their lives, in specific situations. Little is known about global meaning relating to SCI and whether global meaning changes after SCI. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was twofold: (i) to explore the content of global meaning of people with SCI, and (ii) to explore whether or not global meaning changes after SCI. METHODS In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 people with SCI. Interviews were analyzed according to the method of grounded theory. RESULTS (i) Five aspects of global meaning were found: core values, relationships, worldview, identity and inner posture. (ii) Overall, little change in the content of global meaning was found after SCI; specific aspects of global meaning were foregrounded after SCI. CONCLUSION Five aspects of global meaning were found in people with SCI. Global meaning seems hardly subject to change.
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- Elsbeth Littooij
- Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Center, Reade, The Netherlands,Correspondence to: Elsbeth Littooij, Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Center
- Reade, PO Box 58271, 1040 HG Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Humanities, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Center, Reade, The Netherlands
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- Department of Care and Welfare, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,Department of Psychiatry, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Smith F, Banwell E, Rakhit R. 'I was in control of it from the start': A qualitative study of men's experiences of positive adjustment following a heart attack. J Health Psychol 2016; 22:1345-1354. [PMID: 26837689 DOI: 10.1177/1359105315627000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A qualitative design was used to explore the experience of positive adjustment following a heart attack. Ten men attending a cardiac rehabilitation programme completed in-depth semi-structured interviews. An overarching theme: 'I was in control of it from the start' emerged with six subthemes, relating to intrapersonal and interpersonal factors and processes. The subthemes reflected the importance of identifying controllable versus non-controllable factors and employing adaptive coping strategies.
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Bailey KA, Gammage KL, van Ingen C, Ditor DS. Managing the stigma: Exploring body image experiences and self-presentation among people with spinal cord injury. Health Psychol Open 2016; 3:2055102916650094. [PMID: 28070405 PMCID: PMC5193263 DOI: 10.1177/2055102916650094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Using modified constructivist grounded theory, the purpose of this study was to explore body image experiences in people with spinal cord injury. Nine participants (five women, four men) varying in age (21-63 years), type of injury (C3-T7; complete and incomplete), and years post-injury (4-36 years) took part in semi-structured in-depth interviews. The following main categories were found: appearance, weight concerns, negative functional features, impact of others, body disconnection, hygiene and incontinence, and self-presentation. Findings have implications for the health and well-being of those living with a spinal cord injury.
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- K Alysse Bailey
- Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being
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- Department of Kinesiology, Brock University and Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being
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- Department of Kinesiology, Brock University and Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being
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Wang Y, Wang H, Wang Z, Xie H, Shi J, Zhao X. The process of posttraumatic growth in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury in Mainland China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. J Health Psychol 2015; 22:637-649. [PMID: 26466850 DOI: 10.1177/1359105315610812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This study aims to explore the process of posttraumatic growth for individuals who have sustained a traumatic spinal cord injury. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 participants with spinal cord injury from the local community. Interviews were recorded on audiotape and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three superordinate themes emerged: struggling in hopelessness, disentangling from disability, facing challenge, and achieving positive growth. Our findings reveal how individuals with spinal cord injury overcome their disability to achieve personal growth, and can contribute to clinicians' understanding of psychological responses to spinal cord injury while promoting physical and psychological recovery in these individuals.
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- Yanbo Wang
- 1 School of Medicine, Tongji University, China
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- 3 Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center, China
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- 1 School of Medicine, Tongji University, China
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- 1 School of Medicine, Tongji University, China
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