A systematic review of how spinal cord injury impacts families.

Catherine S Wilson Samantha DeDios-Stern Claire Bocage Anthea A GrayBianca M CrudupHeather F Russell

Published in: Rehabilitation psychology (2022)

SCI significantly impacts caregivers' sense of burden and psychological distress, with major implications for family functioning and caregivers' physical, mental, and social health. These issues occurred internationally and endured over time. Findings indicated the need for focused interventions to support caregivers' psychosocial adjustment after SCI. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

spinal cord injury
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palliative care
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