TY - JOUR
T1 - Coping with a Second Disability
T2 - Implications of the Late Effects of Poliomyelitis for Occupational Therapists
AU - Westbrook, Mary T.
AU - McDowell, Lynette
PY - 1991
Y1 - 1991
N2 - The long term effects of many physical disabilities have only recently begun to be appreciated. For people who have lived for years with what they thought to be stable conditions, the onset of secondary disabilities may be associated with considerable problems and distress. A questionnaire survey of 324 people with poliomyelitis revealed the occurrence of late effects in 94% of respondents. The majority reported increased weakness, pain and fatigue, problems in carrying out daily living activities and difficulties in obtaining appropriate health care. Although occupational therapists were less likely to be consulted than other professionals, they received one of the highest satisfaction ratings from clients. Discussion of case studies indicates ways in which occupational therapists can provide symptom relief and enable clients to maintain valued roles. As the survival rates of people with disabilities increase there is a need for greater awareness of, and research into, the late effects of disability. 1991 Occupational Therapy Australia Limited
AB - The long term effects of many physical disabilities have only recently begun to be appreciated. For people who have lived for years with what they thought to be stable conditions, the onset of secondary disabilities may be associated with considerable problems and distress. A questionnaire survey of 324 people with poliomyelitis revealed the occurrence of late effects in 94% of respondents. The majority reported increased weakness, pain and fatigue, problems in carrying out daily living activities and difficulties in obtaining appropriate health care. Although occupational therapists were less likely to be consulted than other professionals, they received one of the highest satisfaction ratings from clients. Discussion of case studies indicates ways in which occupational therapists can provide symptom relief and enable clients to maintain valued roles. As the survival rates of people with disabilities increase there is a need for greater awareness of, and research into, the late effects of disability. 1991 Occupational Therapy Australia Limited
KW - occupational therapy
KW - physical disabilities
KW - poliomyelitis
KW - rehabilitation
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1440-1630.1991.tb01685.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1440-1630.1991.tb01685.x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0025945763
VL - 38
SP - 83
EP - 91
JO - Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
JF - Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
SN - 0045-0766
IS - 2
ER -