Needs Assessment of Self-Management for Individuals With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury/Disease.

ABSTRACT: Since the 1980s, survivorship for persons with spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) has significantly improved; however, life expectancy remains lower than the general population due to secondary health conditions (SHCs) that lead to decreased function and death. This study explored (1) facilitators and barriers to engaging in self-management (SM) for persons with SCI/D and (2) stakeholder perspectives on potential SM program components and content for intervention development. Around 38 participants with SCI/D responded to this cross-sectional study and needs assessment conducted at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Responses were analyzed to determine descriptive statistics. Participants indicated barriers to SM include transportation/distance, presence of SHCs, and a lack of local res

SUBMITTER: Kraus B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10676024 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature