Publications by authors named "Jordyn Whiting"
The dynamic and diverse experience of adults with brachial plexus birth injury: a collective case study.
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to understand the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of adults with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health framework.
- It involved in-depth interviews with 12 participants to explore their personal experiences with BPBI and its impact on their lives, revealing two main themes regarding physical/emotional health and the chronic nature of BPBI.
- Findings suggest that BPBI affects identity and social participation throughout life and highlight the need for continuous, personalized care and support for those impacted by the condition.
Purpose: To describe the scope and nature of health concerns, functional impairments, and quality of life issues among adults with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI).
Methods: A mixed methods study was conducted by surveying two social media networks of adults with BPBI using a combination of closed-ended and open-ended questions regarding the role of BPBI on ones' health, function, and quality of life. Closed-ended responses were compared across ages and genders.