Community needs assessment survey of people with spinal cord injury: an early follow-up study

Issue title: Spinal Cord Injury

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Targett, Pam S.^; | Wilson, Kristi | Wehman, Paul | Mc Kinley, William O.

Affiliations: Virginia Commonwealth University, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Supported Employment, 1314 West Main Street, PO Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011, USA | Spinal Cord Injury Program, Medical College of Virginia, PO Box 980677, Richmond, VA 23298-0677, USA

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Abstract: This article presents preliminary data on community reintegration of a small sample of individuals who sustained spinal cord injury. Thirty-one individuals were surveyed on employment status, transportation, participation in community events, need for assistance with activities of daily living and utilization of community services and resources. Results revealed that there are relatively few ongoing issues that are disproportionately problematic with regards to returning to work and the community post-injury. Future follow-up studies need to be conducted to further our understanding of community reentry post-SCI.

Keywords: Community integration, Spinal cord injury, Transportation needs, Return to work

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1998-10211

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 169-177, 1998