Abstract
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves extending from the spinal cord that often results in permanent changes in motor and/or sensory abilities and other body functions below the point of the injury. The physical impairments from SCI vary as a function of the level and completeness of the injury. Nearly every aspect of a person's life—physical health, work, personal relationships, and recreation—may be affected following SCI. Adjustment involves learning new adaptive behaviors and attitudinal change, so psychologists play a crucial role in assisting the rehabilitation process.
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Dixon, T.M., Budd, M.A. (2017). Spinal Cord Injury. In: Budd, M., Hough, S., Wegener, S., Stiers, W. (eds) Practical Psychology in Medical Rehabilitation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34034-0_15
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