Socio-cultural considerations of home modifications from the perspective of people with spinal cord injury in Iran
The findings underscore the importance of providing accurate information regarding SCI prognosis to facilitate the implementation of needed home modifications. Occupational therapists and other health care professionals are advised to consider cultural factors, including practices related to values such as privacy, to ensure that recommendations are client-centered, effective, and culturally adaptable. This study highlights the necessity of developing culturally sensitive guidelines for home modifications and emphasize the critical role of involving in decision-making process, and improving access to appropriate assistive technology.
Authors
- Azam Naghavi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0559-6192)
- Linda Barclay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9979-2201)
- Libby Callaway (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3127-6312)
- F Zamani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0933-3640)
- Shiva Abedi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0056-2946)
Institutions
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Frankston Hospital (AU)
- University of Isfahan (IR)
- Center for Independent Living (US)
- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (IR)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2553027
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47