Table 1.
Participant characteristics.
Fig 1.
Four main themes concerning falls and fall risk during the subacute phase of SCI/D are shown along with the categories within each theme. Risk factors and strategies identified through lived experience (Theme 1) and Influences on the individual’s perception of their fall risk (Theme 2) lead to Experiencing life differently due to increased fall risk (Theme 3). Based on these lived experiences, participants felt that Falls training in rehabilitation can be improved (Theme 4).
Table 2.
Themes, categories, subcategories, and supporting quotes.
Fig 2.
Photo taken by F09 highlighting how the community environment is often inaccessible and increases fall risk.
Fig 3.
Participant F20 describes a strategy used to decrease fall risk when descending stairs in a vacation home.
Fig 4.
Photos taken by F20 illustrating how falls and fall risk impact participation in meaningful activities.
Table 3.
Recommendations for fall prevention education and training in the first year post-SCI/D.