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Factors Which Facilitate or Impede Interpersonal Interactions and Relationships after Spinal Cord Injury: A Scoping Review with Suggestions for Rehabilitation
Joint Authors
Amsters, Delena
Schuurs, Sarita
Pershouse, Kiley
Power, Bettina
Harestad, Yvonne
Kendall, Melissa
Kuipers, Pim
Source
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Interpersonal interactions and relationships can influence an individual’s perceptions of health and quality of life in the presence of disability.
In the case of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), positive interpersonal interactions and relationships have been shown to contribute to resilience and adaptability.
Understanding factors which facilitate or impede the development and maintenance of relationships after SCI may form the basis for proactive relationship support for people with SCI.
To gain a broad insight into these factors, a scoping review was undertaken.
Databases were searched for English language studies published between 2000 and 2015 that informed the review question.
Sixty-two (62) studies were identified.
Thematic analysis was conducted on data extracted from the studies and 51 factors which may facilitate relationships and 38 factors which may impede relationships after SCI were noted.
The majority of factors could be categorized as environmental or personal according to the domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).
The facilitating factors included partner and social support, reciprocity in relationships, and presenting oneself positively.
Impeding factors included physical environmental barriers, real and perceived social biases, and poor self-image.
Factors identified may inform the provision of supportive, holistic rehabilitation for people with SCI.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amsters, Delena& Schuurs, Sarita& Pershouse, Kiley& Power, Bettina& Harestad, Yvonne& Kendall, Melissa…[et al.]. 2016. Factors Which Facilitate or Impede Interpersonal Interactions and Relationships after Spinal Cord Injury: A Scoping Review with Suggestions for Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115677
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amsters, Delena…[et al.]. Factors Which Facilitate or Impede Interpersonal Interactions and Relationships after Spinal Cord Injury: A Scoping Review with Suggestions for Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115677
American Medical Association (AMA)
Amsters, Delena& Schuurs, Sarita& Pershouse, Kiley& Power, Bettina& Harestad, Yvonne& Kendall, Melissa…[et al.]. Factors Which Facilitate or Impede Interpersonal Interactions and Relationships after Spinal Cord Injury: A Scoping Review with Suggestions for Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115677
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1115677