Participation and autonomy, independence in activities of daily living and upper extremity functioning in individuals with spinal cord injury
Lamprini Lili,
Katharina S. Sunnerhagen,
Tiina Rekand
et al.
Abstract:Improvements in care and rehabilitation have resulted in a higher proportion of people living with spinal cord injury (SCI), which calls for an increased focus on participation and autonomy. This observational cross-sectional study investigated the impact of SCI on autonomy and how it correlates to activity performance and upper extremity functioning. A total of 25 adults (mean age 58 years) with chronic cervical or thoracic SCI were included. Self-perceived autonomy was measured with Impact on Participation a… Show more
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