| Autor: |
Holleran, Carey L., Fogo, Jennifer, Miller, Stephanie A., Hornby, T. George |
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Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation; Fall2021, p1-14, 14p |
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Background: A primary rehabilitation goal for individuals with motor incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) is to regain walking abilities and return to community-level ambulation. Outside of quantitative indicators, little evidence exists to inform therapists in assisting patients in navigating community mobility method decisions. Objectives: Describe the factors included in the choice between walking or using wheeled mobility methods in the community for individuals with motor iSCI who have the capacity to walk. Design: A qualitative, grounded theory design was used to address the study aim. Methods: Seven individuals of varying chronicity and physical capacity with iSCI participated in one-on-one semi-structured interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, coded, and organized into themes and subcategories to develop the theory of how individuals make mobility method decisions. Results: Individuals with iSCI described the factors they consider when choosing to walk, use wheeled mobility, or avoid community mobility altogether. Informants described a process of planning before any community outing that considered assessment of their body structures and functions, the task demands, and the environmental barriers and facilitators. Their perspectives on disability also influenced their mobility method choices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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