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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury in Rehabilitation: Quality of Life Study

  AUTHORS: Ana Jéssica Simão, Anabela Sousa Pereira

  KEYWORDS: Spinal Cord Injury, Quality of Life, Rehabilitation

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Medical Psychology, Vol.6 No.2, March 31, 2017

  ABSTRACT: Among the various types of disability that can affect humans, spinal cord injury (SCI) is undoubtedly one of the most devastating. This type of injury is a disruptive incident in the individual’s life, entails significant changes and requires a biopsychosocial adaptation. The following research aims to contribute to the study about the quality of life in individuals with SCI. The sample was composed of 36 individuals with SCI, inpatients of the Portuguese Central Region Center of Rehabilitation Medicine-Rovisco Pais, aged between 20 and 82 years old (M = 53.56, SD = 18.27). Participants completed a sociodemographic and clinical information questionnaire and measures of functioning independence and quality of life. The results indicate that individuals with SCI present a good perception of quality of life, which is promising of psychological adaptation. The results highlight the need for health professionals and family/caregivers to acquire knowledge which facilitates the process of adaptation to the clinical condition consequently contributing to the health and well-being of individuals with SCI.