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Published 2015 | Version v2.0.0
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A qualitative synthesis of narrative research in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

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Proceedings of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry Research Day 2015, Los Angeles, CA.

Abstract

Background: A ubiquitous challenge in rehabilitation and disability research is rooted in the methods by which experiences are defined. With quantitative measures dominating the gold standards of rehabilitation research, individuals feelings, functions, and experiences are typically outlined in uniform surveys or assessment scales. By default, this means that a personis limited to reporting only within the range of values provided. Purpose: The purpose of this review was to examine narrative research on the lived experiences of individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) in order to determine how the existing body of qualitative research can inform rehabilitation practices for thispopulation. Methods: A qualitative synthesis was performed using modified versions of the methods outlined by Thomas and Harden (2008) and Walsh and Downe (2005). The methods were divided into four stages: (1) framing and initiating the literaturesearch with ongoing appraisal of findings, (2) categorical and thematic analysis of individual studies, (3) translation of themesamong studies, and (4) development of meta themes. Thirty-eight articles with an analysis of narrative data from SCI survivors were reviewed. Results: The synthesis of these publications generated strong evidence for implications of SCIs, which extended beyondtraditional models of rehabilitative care to affect identity and engagement in daily life. Though individual experiences after a SCI vary, this synthesis revealed the potential of a SCI to significantly shift ones position, perspectives, and priorities in life. Conclusion: The collection of narratives and overarching themes illustrate the value of narrative data for research and intervention development for individuals with a SCI.

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presentation_location: Los Angeles, California, United States

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original_citation: Haywood, C. (2015). A qualitative synthesis of narrative research in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Explorer, 7, 55.

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