Article

Spinal cord lesion due to injury or disease (SCD) has a severe
impact on the level of functioning, results in body function impairments, causes
restrictions in everyday life, and stress. This stress experience can have an
additional negative impact on well-being and health of persons with SCD. Stress
reduction is therefore an important aim in order to achieve and maintain health
in SCD. Strengthening internal resources of a person can support this endeavor.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the role of internal resources for stress reduction as
rehabilitation target in the context of interdisciplinary clinical rehabilitation
of SCD using ICF-based rehabilitation management tools. METHODS: Single Case
Study. RESULTS: Strengthening internal resources contributed to stress reduction
in the rehabilitation of a person with SCD. Active involvement in decision taking
increased the patient's perceived self-determination and reduced stress.
Impairments in urination function remained a major stressor and negatively
affected the patient's self-esteem. ICF-based documentation tools highlighted the
role of internal resources, stress and functioning in rehabilitation management.
CONCLUSION: Internal resources should be strengthened when aiming at stress
reduction in a patient with SCD. ICF-based documentation tools support this undertaking.

Langue : ANGLAIS