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This research aims to explore the evolving disability appraisals of youth with spinal cord injuries and their families.

April 25, 2026Rehabilitation Psychology0 citations

A qualitative exploration of disability appraisals in pediatric spinal cord injury.

JSJustine StewartShriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago AOAlexis OrtizShriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago DTDeanna TuttleRoosevelt University

Key Points

This research aims to explore the evolving disability appraisals of youth with spinal cord injuries and their families.
Qualitative study design focusing on themes of disability appraisals.
Involvement of youth with chronic spinal cord injuries and their caregivers.
Assessment of ongoing appraisals over time.
Themes indicated positive adjustment among youth living with chronic spinal cord injuries.
Highlights the need for ongoing assessment of disability appraisals.
Diversity in appraisals reveals varying impacts of spinal cord injury on family life.

Abstract

Disability appraisals are dynamic and vary. Most themes indicated positive adjustment among youth living with chronic SCI and their caregivers. The diversity of appraisals, however, underscores the need for ongoing assessment as families reappraise the significance of SCI to their lives. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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