Exploring barriers to rehabilitation for individuals with spinal cord injury: a qualitative study in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Rehabilitation services are crucial for improving the quality of life and overall health of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs). However, access to adequate rehabilitation remains limited in many regions, including Iran. This study aims to explore the barriers faced by individuals with SCIs in accessing appropriate rehabilitation services within Golestan province, northern of Iran.

Methods

This study employed a qualitative approach to explore the barriers experienced by individuals with SCIs in accessing rehabilitation services. Fourteen participants were purposefully selected from the Golestan province (north of Iran) until data saturation was reached. Semi-structured interviews were conducted during the summer and fall of 2023, recorded, transcribed, an

SUBMITTER: Nosrati Nejad F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776316 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature