Physical Disabilities: Perspectives, Risk Factors and Quality of Life
Perspectives, Risk Factors and Quality of Life
Published on 1. February 2017
117 pages
978-1-5361-0876-7 (ISBN)
Description
Physical disabilities are impairments which limit an individual's physical function. This book reviews risk factors and the affect physical disabilities have on quality of life. Chapter One examines quality of life theories and models and reviews quality of life and physical activity research. Chapter Two reviews programs and practices that improve the inclusion of people with disabilities in the labour force. Chapter Three discusses enablers and barriers affecting motor vehicle transportation among children and youth with physical disabilities. Chapter Four focuses on abusive behavior towards physically disabled patients by their health providers.
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- People with Disabilities and Quality of Life: The Role of Physical Activity
- Abstract
- Quality of Life Models
- Quality of Life and PA Research
- Summary and Future Research Directions
- References
- Chapter 2
- Inclusionary Business Practices for Recruiting and Retaining People with Disabilities: A Scoping Review
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Conceptual Framework: Managing Diversity, Human Resources Management
- Method
- Search Strategy and Data Sources
- Data Abstraction and Synthesis
- Search Outcome
- Synthesis Process
- Results
- Study Characteristics
- Recruitment
- Retention
- Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 3
- Enablers and Barriers Affecting Motor Vehicle Transportation among Children and Youth with Physical Disabilities: A Scoping Review
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Search Strategy and Data Sources
- Article Selection
- Data Abstraction and Synthesis
- Results
- Study and Participant Characteristics
- Enablers of Transportation
- Barriers to Transportation
- Scheduling Difficulties
- Lack of Transportation Independence
- Lack of Knowledge of People with Disabilities among Public Transit Drivers
- Safety
- Barriers to Getting a Driver's License
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 4
- Abuse of Clients with Physical Disabilities by Personal Care Assistants
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Stigma, Social Roles and Vulnerability
- Current Study
- Analysis
- Results
- Stage One: Engagement and Adoption of New Roles
- Stage Two: Hidden Contracts
- Stage Three: Boundary Blurring
- Stage Four: Escalation/Isolation
- Stage Five: Crisis/Confrontation
- Stage Six: Aftermath
- Summary and Conclusion
- Implications for Practice and Policy
- References
- Index
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