R C Chan1. 1. Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. ckrchan@hkusua.hku.hk
Abstract
PURPOSE: To explore the impact of spinal cord injury (SCI) upon the family and marital relationship in Hong Kong. METHOD: Semi-structured interviews were conducted on 66 persons with SCI and 40 spouses. Qualitative information on family and marital relationships, life satisfaction, social functioning and leisure activities was transcribed and analysed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: It was found that the impact of the SCI was manifested in different but interrelated aspects onto the individuals and their spouses. However, many of the problems were due to the lack of communication between them. Rehabilitation professionals should then treat the couple as a single unit in order to facilitate mutual understanding and get rid of any distorted perception.
PURPOSE: To explore the impact of spinal cord injury (SCI) upon the family and marital relationship in Hong Kong. METHOD: Semi-structured interviews were conducted on 66 persons with SCI and 40 spouses. Qualitative information on family and marital relationships, life satisfaction, social functioning and leisure activities was transcribed and analysed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: It was found that the impact of the SCI was manifested in different but interrelated aspects onto the individuals and their spouses. However, many of the problems were due to the lack of communication between them. Rehabilitation professionals should then treat the couple as a single unit in order to facilitate mutual understanding and get rid of any distorted perception.
Authors: Gaya Jeyathevan; Jill I Cameron; B Catharine Craven; Sarah E P Munce; Susan B Jaglal Journal: BMC Neurol Date: 2019-06-08 Impact factor: 2.474