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A qualitative study uncovering rehabilitation challenges: Perspectives of individuals with spinal cord injury.
| Τίτλος: | A qualitative study uncovering rehabilitation challenges: Perspectives of individuals with spinal cord injury. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Bhattarai M; Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA., Karki S; School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA., Khadka A; Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center, Sanga, Kavre, Nepal., Baniya M; Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center, Sanga, Kavre, Nepal., Dhakal R; Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center, Sanga, Kavre, Nepal. |
| Πηγή: | The journal of spinal cord medicine [J Spinal Cord Med] 2026 May; Vol. 49 (3), pp. 579-589. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Jul 10. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 9504452 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2045-7723 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10790268 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Spinal Cord Med Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 2016- : Abingdon : Taylor & Francis Original Publication: Jackson Heights, NY : American Paraplegia Society, [1995- |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Spinal Cord Injuries*/rehabilitation , Spinal Cord Injuries*/psychology , Health Services Accessibility* , Neurological Rehabilitation*, Humans ; Qualitative Research ; Male ; Female ; Nepal ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Rehabilitation Centers |
| Περίληψη: | Context: Rehabilitation is an essential set of interventions to optimize functioning and minimize disability in individuals with spinal cord injuries (IwSCI). However, accessing rehabilitation services presents unique challenges for these individuals, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Objectives: This study aims to explore the perspectives of IwSCI regarding the challenges they face in accessing effective spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation services in Nepal. Methods: In this qualitative study, 16 participants with SCI were recruited from community settings and a rehabilitation center in Nepal. In-depth interviews were conducted either face-to-face or via cell phone between August and September 2023. The participants' responses were analyzed using a reflexive thematic analysis approach. Results: Qualitative analysis identified five overarching themes concerning the challenges experienced by IwSCI in accessing rehabilitation services in Nepal. Participants highlighted that personal challenges related to finances, education, and health, along with socio-cultural influences and caregiving, shortcomings in healthcare and support systems, limited services and resources within rehabilitation centers, and geographical and infrastructural barriers to accessibility hindered their ability to access or continue rehabilitation services. Conclusions: While rehabilitation is essential for managing secondary conditions improving functionality, and maximizing independence, IwSCI in Nepal experience significant challenges in receiving effective rehabilitation services. Collective efforts from families, communities, rehabilitation centers, and the government are vital to reducing these challenges and enhancing the effectiveness of SCI rehabilitation services in Nepal. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Consumers’ perspective; Nepal; Rehabilitation challenges; Rehabilitation services; Spinal cord injury |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20250710 Date Completed: 20260427 Latest Revision: 20260813 |
| Update Code: | 20260813 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC13123088 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10790268.2025.2526252 |
| PMID: | 40637549 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 2045-7723 |
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| DOI: | 10.1080/10790268.2025.2526252 |