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Coping strategies used by traumatic spinal cord injury patients in Sri Lanka: a focus group study

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Author	Arya, Sumedha Xue, Siqi Embuldeniya, Amanda Narammalage, Harsha Silva, Tricia da Williams, Shehan Ravindran, Arun
Copyright Year	2016
Description	Journal: Disability and Rehabilitation Purpose: Psychosocial consequences of traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) have been well documented in Western populations, but there is no published literature on such incidence in the Sri Lankan population. The purpose of this study was to explore the psychosocial impact of SCI in a Sri Lankan population and to examine this population's coping mechanisms. Methods: Participants were recruited purposively at the Ragama Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital, the sole rehabilitation facility for SCI patients in Sri Lanka. Focus groups were conducted with 23 consenting individuals. Interview transcripts were analysed using descriptive thematic analysis. Results: Four domains of life impact, three types of active coping strategies and four types of external supports were identified. Decreased ambulation and burden on family life were significant concerns for male and female participants alike. Religious practices were reported most frequently as active coping strategies, followed by positive reframing and goal-setting. Reported external supports included guided physiotherapy, informational workshops, social support and peer networks. Conclusion: Rehabilitation efforts for Sri Lankan SCI patients should be sensitive to psychosocial concerns in addition to physical concerns in order to help patients re-integrate into their family lives and community. Furthermore, religious practices should be respected as possible aids to rehabilitation.
Related Links	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/09638288.2015.1111433
Ending Page	2015
Page Count	8
Starting Page	2008
ISSN	09638288
e-ISSN	14645165
DOI	10.3109/09638288.2015.1111433
Journal	Disability and Rehabilitation
Issue Number	20
Volume Number	38
Language	English
Publisher	Informa UK Limited
Publisher Date	2016-09-24
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Journal: Disability and Rehabilitation Quantum Science and Technology Mental Health Psychological Adjustment Qualitative Research Spinal Cord Injury
Content Type	Text
Subject	Rehabilitation

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