A Wellness Program for Men With Spinal Cord Injury

Author:

Ekelman Beth A.1,Allison Darcy L.2,Duvnjak Dario3,DiMarino Dorothy R.4,Jodzio John5,Iannarelli Paolo V.6

Affiliation:

1. Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, USA

2. St. Mary of the Woods, Avon, OH, USA

3. Montefiore, Beachwood, OH, USA

4. Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation–LakeMed, Painesville, OH, USA

5. The Heights, Broadview Heights, OH, USA

6. Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Cleveland, OH, USA

Abstract

Little is known about how participating in a wellness program influences the well-being of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of this study is to explore how men with SCI describe their experiences and meaning of participating in a wellness center program, how they perceived these experiences as influencing their well-being, and how these experiences relate to co-occupations and occupational spin-off concepts. Investigators employed a descriptive qualitative design. Four adult males with an SCI participated in the study. Data collection methods included individual semi-structured interviews and observations. Participation in a wellness program positively influenced the physical, mental, and social well-being of participants. Findings expand our understanding of the value of social environment, social participation, co-occupations, and occupational spin-off. It is essential that occupational therapists promote occupational justice by advocating for clients so they can participate in wellness occupations in the community.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Occupational Therapy

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