scholarly journals Hope, coping and psychosocial adjustment after spinal cord injury

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pat Dorsett ◽  
Timothy Geraghty ◽  
Anne Sinnott ◽  
Rick Acland
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Cord Injury

The relationship between pressure sores and psychosocial adjustment in persons with spinal cord injury.

1982 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne A Gordon ◽  
Susan Bellile ◽  
Stefan Harasymiw ◽  
Laurie Lehman ◽  
Biddy Sherman
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Pressure Sores ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The Relationship

Perceptions of Adjustment Issues Following a Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Study

1993 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Alice Povolny ◽  
Steven P. Kaplan ◽  
Michelle Marme' ◽  
Gwen Roldan
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Intimate Relationships ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Traumatic Injury ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Adjustment To Disability ◽  
Adjustment Issues

Research has identified several psychosocial adjustment issues which follow a traumatic injury. We studied two women with spinal cord injuries to determine how the injury had affected their life satisfaction, and to identify areas of adjustment requiring attention. Significant issues emerged concerning intimate relationships and dating, response to societal reactions to their appearance, vocational pursuits, spirituality, and locus of control. Suggestions for further research are presented, and implications for facilitating adjustment to disability are discussed.

scholarly journals The impact of spinal cord injury on South African youth

2007 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Njoki ◽  
J. Frantz ◽  
R. Mpofu
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Young People ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The Impact

Approximately 500 South Africans, mainly young people,sustain a spinal cord injury every year leading to severe lifetime physical disabilities. With advances in medicine and assistive technology, these young people are able to reach adulthood. The physical, social and  emotional adjustments, which determine the eventual successful outcome following injury, vary considerably from person to person. Some make satisfactory adjustments whereas others remain chronically distressed.This study aimed to determine the impact of SCI on youth in community settings after discharge from rehabilitation.  A qualitative approach, that utilised face-to-face interviews and focus group methods of data collection, was used. Data were drawn from ten participants selected at Conradie Spinal Rehabilitation Unit, using purposive sampling. Audiotape recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim. Strong themes that ran through the data were identified. The results of the study revealed that spinal cord injury impacts on more than just the physical capabilities of an individual. Participants identified issues such as social identity, intrapersonal and interpersonal factors, social support and employment opportunities as having a major impact on their lives once back in the community.  It is  recommended that rehabilitation professionals include issues such as identity and psychosocial adjustment into their health promotion interventions.

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