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Enhancing Quality of Life with Standing Neuroprostheses: A Qualitative Exploration

This exploratory study assesses the impact of implanted standing neuroprostheses on quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injuries, revealing benefits in health status, mobility, emotional well-being, and more. Participants reported feeling more "normal" and independent. The findings suggest positive effects on perceived quality of life.

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Enhancing Quality of Life with Standing Neuroprostheses: A Qualitative Exploration

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. Methods • Conducted Qualitative research methodology: • Series of semistructured interviews (17 discussion questions). • Two investigators • Reviewed interview transcripts. • Organized similar responses into 11 themes.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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