Key result
Ageing with late effects of polio caused considerable physical and mental health decline and restricted social participation, which participants managed through practical solutions and social comparisons.
Population
14 adults with a confirmed history of acute poliomyelitis and new impairments after a stable period of at…
Design
Other
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Alerts clinicians to hidden burdens in ageing polio survivors; leaves open development of targeted interventions.
Observational (n=14)
No
Ageing with late effects of polio significantly restricts daily activities and social participation, highlighting the need for rehabilitation interventions focused on coping and self-management.
Hammarlund et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Late effects of polio (LEoP) (n=14). Ageing with late effects of polio was evaluated on Perceived consequences of ageing and strategies to manage daily life. Ageing with late effects of polio caused considerable physical and mental health decline and restricted social participation, which participants managed through practical solutions and social comparisons.
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