Spinal cord injury and its rehabilitation.
The past year has witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of studies that have focused on psychosocial and behavioral components of spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. The current article reviews and synthesizes this research highlighting the most important contributions to the areas of psychological adjustment, employment, suicide and mortality, aging, substance abuse, cognitive impairment, and pain management.
Krause
J S
JS
Shepherd Spinal Center, Atlanta, Georgia.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000523:psychology; D012803:Sick Role; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*