This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Rohde LM, Bonder BR, Triolo RJ. Exploratory study of perceived quality of life with implanted standing neuroprostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2012;49(2):265–78. Slideshow Project DOI: /JRRD JSP Exploratory study of perceived quality of life with implanted standing neuroprostheses Loretta M. Rohde, PT, DPT; Bette R. Bonder, PhD, OTR/L; Ronald J. Triolo, PhD
This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Rohde LM, Bonder BR, Triolo RJ. Exploratory study of perceived quality of life with implanted standing neuroprostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2012;49(2):265–78. Slideshow Project DOI: /JRRD JSP Aim – Determine whether Case Western Reserve University-Department of Veterans Affairs (CWRU-VA) implanted 8-channel standing and transfer neuroprosthesis improved quality of life (QOL) for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Relevance – Interventions that decrease barriers to mobility and participation can significantly affect perceived QOL.
This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Rohde LM, Bonder BR, Triolo RJ. Exploratory study of perceived quality of life with implanted standing neuroprostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2012;49(2):265–78. Slideshow Project DOI: /JRRD JSP Methods Conducted Qualitative research methodology: – Series of semistructured interviews (17 discussion questions). Two investigators – Reviewed interview transcripts. – Organized similar responses into 11 themes.
This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Rohde LM, Bonder BR, Triolo RJ. Exploratory study of perceived quality of life with implanted standing neuroprostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2012;49(2):265–78. Slideshow Project DOI: /JRRD JSP Results: Themes Increased QOL. Improved health status. Decreased spasticity. Improved psychological/emotional well-being. Value/worth. Increased mobility. Increased function in leisure/social settings. Being more “normal” or “more like others.” Ease of activities of daily living/decreased need for caregivers. Enhanced ability to work. No quick fix.
This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Rohde LM, Bonder BR, Triolo RJ. Exploratory study of perceived quality of life with implanted standing neuroprostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2012;49(2):265–78. Slideshow Project DOI: /JRRD JSP Conclusions Based on data collected, using CWRU-VA 8-channel implanted neuroprosthesis for exercise, standing, and transfers affected the participants’ perceptions of QOL. Primarily beneficial effects.