Name:
Christel van Leeuwen
Department Neurology and Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Section Neuromuscular diseases
Function:
PhD-student
E-mail:
c.v.leeuwen@dehoogstraat.nl Tel: +31 30-2561330
Supervisor:
Prof. Dr. E. Lindeman, Dr. M. Post
Title research:
Quality of life of persons with spinal cord injury during and after rehabilitation
Summary research:
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is an incurable condition that has serious consequences for the quality of life of the person involved. Although many persons with SCI regain good quality of life, compared to the general population the prevalence of psychosocial problems is substantially higher and societal participation lags behind. The over-all aim of this project is to provide detailed knowledge about the development of quality of life (mental health and well-being) during clinical rehabilitation up to four years after discharge. This knowledge will be communicated to workers in the field of SCI rehabilitation to improve psychosocial care during rehabilitation, including development of psychological screening, and the development of aftercare programs.