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Partnership in dignity.

S Theuerkauf, A Stewart

SCI Nursing : a Publication of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses

|March 1, 1992

Summary

Spinal cord injury (SCI) patients face unique challenges. Nurse partnerships are crucial for promoting active lifestyles and restoring dignity, shifting focus from illness to functional living.

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Nursing
Disability Studies
Psychosocial Aspects of SCI

Background:

Spinal cord injury (SCI) presents multifaceted challenges impacting an individual's life.
Psychological adjustment to SCI is influenced by age at injury and premorbid personality traits.
The initial interaction with healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, significantly shapes a patient's self-perception and adaptation process.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the critical role of nurses in the adaptation process for individuals with spinal cord injury.
To emphasize the importance of a nurse-client partnership in fostering functional living and self-worth.
To reframe SCI not as an illness but as a condition requiring a different approach to mobility and functioning.

Main Methods:

Conceptual exploration of the nurse-client relationship in SCI care.
Analysis of the impact of nursing interactions on patient self-perception and adaptation.
Discussion of strategies for promoting independence and dignity post-SCI.

Main Results:

The nurse's role is pivotal in shaping the patient's outlook, influencing their engagement in an active lifestyle.
Distinguishing between facility independence and functional living is essential for effective nursing interventions.
A collaborative partnership empowers individuals with SCI, enhancing their sense of control, dignity, and self-worth.

Conclusions:

Spinal cord injury does not necessitate a life of chronic illness; it represents an alteration in physical functioning.
Effective nursing partnerships are key to normalizing the experience of SCI and preventing long-term deterioration.
Empowering SCI individuals through partnership promotes a full and productive life, restoring dignity and self-worth.

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