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Transition To Adulthood: Experience Of Youth With Spina Bifida In Japan, Shiho Murayama
Transition To Adulthood: Experience Of Youth With Spina Bifida In Japan, Shiho Murayama
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Purpose: The purpose of this dissertation was to describe the experiences of transition to adulthood for emerging adults with spina bifida (SB) in Japan.Background: Spina bifida is one of the most common congenital conditions that affect functions of multiple body systems, including orthopedic, urologic, gastrointestinal, neurological, and cognitive. The prevalence of SB in Japan was 5.18 cases per 10,000 in 2012 and the long-term trends of the prevalence did not decline despite the recommendation of folic acid intake by the Japanese Government in 2000. Over 70% of individuals with this condition can survive into adulthood today because of the advancement …
The Experience Of Decision Making In Adolescent Females And Young Women With Mobility Limiting Disorders, Bernice Balzer Allen
The Experience Of Decision Making In Adolescent Females And Young Women With Mobility Limiting Disorders, Bernice Balzer Allen
Theses and Dissertations
Young women with mobility limiting disorders face many challenges as they move through adolescence into young adulthood. In addition to the challenges of this developmental period, they must consider their disability as they manage their lives. Competent decision making is a foundational skill for self-management and for transition in adulthood. It is also a protective factor for resilience.There is little research on decision making in adolescents with disabilities. Therefore, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the decision making experiences of female adolescents and young women with mobility limiting disorders. Theoretical underpinnings for the study included Resilience Theory …