A programme for the enhancement of autonomy in young adults with physical disabilities: The development of a realistic self concept, individual perception of quality of life and the development of independent living skills

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 71-74

  Reiter, Shuntt ^a   Goldman, Tibi ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA   (Israel)

^b NONE

Author keywords

ADL; Physical disability; Quality of life; Self concept

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; DAILY LIFE ACTIVITY; HUMAN; INDEPENDENCE; PERCEPTION; PHYSICAL DISABILITY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; QUALITY OF LIFE; RATING SCALE; SELF CONCEPT; SKILL;

EID: 0032899575     PISSN: 03425282     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00004356-199903000-00011     Document Type: Article

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