A Study of factors affecting moving forward2222

November 23, 2014

Abstract
The aim of our analysis is to critique Chens’ qualitative study of factors affecting moving forward behavior among individuals with spine cord injury (SCI). This study explores the relationships between “moving forward behaviors”, disease characteristic, demographic, self-perception, self-efficacy, and social support among people with SCI (Chen, 2013). To properly critique this article, many guidelines are considered which include: data analysis and findings, discussion of the implication/recommendations, the statement of the problem, a literature review, hypothesis or research questions, description of conceptual/theoretical framework, research designs, sample and population, explanation of data collection and measurement, and explanation of procedures.
Introduction
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic and devastating event in any person’s life (Chen, 2013). Spinal cord injury might be partial or total, but whichever type can cause impairment of physical mobility leaving those affected with challenges of coping with rehabilitation. However, current treatment continues to focus in the provision of care in the acute stage and the prevention and (Chen, 2013) treatment of complications (Chen, 2013). SCI continues to impact the lives of those affected and their families socially, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Independence to the greatest ability of the patient is a long-term goal. By providing a multi-disciplinary team to treat a patient, it gives additional professional support to allow a more rounded, stronger, and more positive recovery. Although many scientists are studying nerve regeneration and conducting stem cell research (Chen, 2013) for the treatment of SCI but the cure is still a long way off (Chen, 2013). However, self-perception, age, self-efficacy are factors influencing individuals with SCI to successfully moving forward without withdrawing from the society. Patients who effectively learn to cope and work with disabilities can then have a positive self-perception and achieve optimal self-efficacy. Today, asking questions, seeking answers, and implementing evidence-best practices will advance and guide how care is provided for the SCI patient with the goal of a more enriched life post-injury. Rehabilitation assists the individual to achieve the highest possible level of self-care and independence.
This study was conducted in Taiwan, so it is vital to study the behaviors, cultures, and definitions when reviewing the literature. Varying health beliefs on illness and behavior are expected. The difference does not mean that the study is invalid or negative.
The research design for this quantitative article was a descriptive-correlation, cross-sectional study. They studied the relationships between “moving-forward behavior” and how it relates to age, demographics, and disease characteristics (Chen, 2013). Three characteristics were combined to define “moving-forward behavior”: self-efficacy, self-perception, and social support. The study compared the group of behaviors as well as each of the individual components
Conceptual underpinnings for this study were to look at the mental, spiritual, physical, and social disposition of the patients and their families. The need to focus on more than the current treatment of acute physical rehab and treatment of future complications was thought to be of importance. There was just not enough research that had been completed to justify their thoughts and questions.