Perceptions of Participation for Wheelchair Rugby Team Members: A Qualitative Inquiry.

Although physical activity has been shown to influence physical, social, and emotional well-being, individuals experiencing quadriparesis often lack knowledge of and access to adaptive sporting programs. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions about wheelchair rugby's impact on community participation and well-being for individuals with quadriparesis and to identify functional barriers to participation. Qualitative semistructured interviews were used to explore the perception of participation in wheelchair rugby on community participation and well-being for adults with quadriparesis.

Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury: The Lived Experiences of Intimate Partners.

Although sexuality is an integral aspect of the human experience, individuals who sustain a spinal cord injury (SCI) often receive inadequate education to facilitate successful participation in sexual activities. Intimate partners are often not included in discussions related to sexuality during the rehabilitative process. The purpose of this study was to identify the lived experiences of intimate partners of individuals with SCI related to sexuality.

Occupational justice as a quality indicator for occupational therapy services.

ABSTRACT Although a key concept in occupational therapy theoretical documents, the issue of occupational justice continues to be elusive to the everyday practitioner. The purpose of this article is to outline a quality improvement project focused on the incorporation of occupational justice concepts into daily treatment. For the purposes of this quality improvement project, occupational justice was explored through practitioners' perceptions of clients' preparation to face societal, physical, and political barriers based on the occupational therapy services they received.