Examining How the Perception of Health Can Impact Participation and Autonomy Among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury

This study explores how people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) view their own health and how this view affects their ability to participate in everyday activities and feel independent. The study looks at different aspects of participation, such as family roles, outdoor activities, social life, and work or education. Researchers categorized participants into two groups: those with a positive perception of their health and those with a negative perception. They then compared how these groups performed in different areas of participation and autonomy using a questionnaire. The findings suggest that a person's perception of their health can indeed influence their participation and autonomy in areas like family, outdoor activities, social life, and work/education. However, the study did not find a significant impact on autonomy indoors.

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  Perceived health significantly impacts family roles, autonomy outdoors, social life, and work/education among adults with SCI.
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  Perceived health did not have a significant impact on autonomy indoors.
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  Adults with SCI who have a more positive perception of their health tend to have higher participation and autonomy scores in various life domains.