Changes in functioning and health during the first 6-months of the COVID-19 pandemic among individuals with a spinal cord injury.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Single-cohort longitudinal survey design.

Objectives

To identify what ongoing impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on functioning and health in individuals with SCI. Using the ICF model as a guide, outcome measures were chosen to explore potential constructs and aspects of health and functioning which may have been affected by regulations.

Setting

Online, Canada.

Methods

Participants provided demographic and clinical characteristics at baseline. They completed standardized online measures at three time points, each roughly one month apart (June, July, and August of 2020). The measures assessed mental health, resilience, boredom, social support, technology use, life space, and participation. Repeated measures ANOVAs were used to identify longitudinal ch

SUBMITTER: Simpson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10923426 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature