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ArticleSpinal cord2022

Living with spinal cord injury during COVID-19: a qualitative study of impacts of the pandemic in Nepal.

Muna Bhattarai, Sunita Limbu, Pasang D Sherpa

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Article in Spinal cord, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Psychosocial Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women with Spinal Cord Injury.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Muna BhattaraiCollege of Nursing, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA. mbhattarai@tamu.edu.
Sunita LimbuFaculty of Nursing, Everest College of Nursing, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Pasang D SherpaFaculty of Nursing, Nepal Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences · NPTexas A&M University · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

STUDY

designA qualitative study using focus group discussion.

objectiveTo explore the impacts of COVID-19 on multiple aspects of the lives of individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Nepal.

settingCommunity settings in Nepal.

methodsA qualitative phenomenological study was conducted using two virtual focus group discussions. Fourteen individuals with SCI residing in different parts of Nepal participated. A thematic analysis approach was used to analyze and interpret the participants' responses.

resultsThe four key themes for the impacts of COVID-19 on individuals with SCI were: (1) physical health with subthemes of (a) difficulty due to the presence of COVID-19 symptoms and (b) deterioration in secondary conditions; (2) mental health with subthemes of (c) constant fear of COVID-19 and (d) psychological distress; (3) social life with subthemes of (e) social stigma and (f) social isolation, and (4) economic problems with subthemes of (g) financial burden and (i) inadequate resources.

conclusionsThe pandemic has tremendously impacted the physical, mental, social, and economic aspects of the lives of individuals with SCI. These, in turn, could impede the functioning and well-being of this population. The utilization of telehealth to provide education, psychosocial support, social awareness programs, and the provision of essential medical supplies appear necessary to maintain and improve the well-being of individuals with SCI during this pandemic. Future studies using an in-depth interview approach and psychosocial interventions are recommended.

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COVID-19Spinal Cord InjuriesHumansNepalPandemicsQualitative Research

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PMID35595827
PMCPMC9122241
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