Evaluation of a videotape: orientation of patients to rehabilitation.
A survey was conducted to evaluate a videotape that is used to provide standardized information to spinal cord injured patients. After viewing the videotape, 29 patients completed a questionnaire which included demographic items, Likert scaled items assessing patients' perceptions of knowledge gain and emotional adjustment, and dichotomous items addressing perceived value of the tape in raising awareness of successful adaptation. Descriptive and correlational analysis revealed no relationship between the demographic variables and the responses to test items. The knowledge acquisition questions were rated highest and the emotional adjustment items were rated somewhat lower. Of particular interest was the finding that a majority of subjects expressed confidence that they would be able to adapt successfully to the limitations imposed by their injuries. In light of the Cognitive Adaptation framework described by Taylor (1983), this videotape may be a useful tool by which to facilitate the development of self-esteem and thus, successful rehabilitation.
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D000328:Adult; D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014743:Videotape Recording