Rehabilitation Research Policy and Education Volume 33 Issue 1

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The Disability Community Ain’t What It Used to Be: Implications of Emerging Disabilities for Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education

Jr., Phillip D. Rumrill,; Koch, Lynn C.; Bishop, Malachy L.

2019 Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education

doi:10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.3

Background This article introduces the concept of emerging disabilities as it applies to rehabilitation counseling practice, research, policy, and education. Definition Emerging disabilities are those that are either new to medical science or becoming more prevalent in specified subpopulations of...

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Emerging Disabilities That Result From or Are Exacerbated by Severe Weather Events: Implications for Rehabilitation Counselors

Koch, Lynn C.; Hill, Julie; Jr., Phillip D. Rumrill,

2019 Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education

doi:10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.8

Background Rehabilitation counselors can anticipate providing services to growing numbers of individuals who have disabilities that were acquired in (or exacerbated by) severe weather events. The impact of these events on individuals’ psychosocial and vocational functioning is an important factor...

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Dillahunt-Aspillaga, Christina; Haun, Jolie; Lind, Jason D.; Patel, Nitin; Antinori, Nicole;

2019 Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education

doi:10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.24

Background/Purpose Military veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and increased rates of unemployment compared to civilian populations. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is identified as a key outcome of long-term health and well-being. The purpose of this article is to...

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Functional Outcome and Mental Health Symptoms in Military Personnel and Veterans Pursuing Postsecondary Education After Traumatic Brain Injury: A VA TBI Model Systems Study

Silva, Marc A.; Dillahunt-Aspillaga, Christina; Patel, Nitin; Garofano, Jeffrey S.; Martinez, Kristina M.;

2019 Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education

doi:10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.41

Background TBI is a leading cause of disability among veterans and active duty military personnel, and presents an obstacle to community reintegration. Prior studies examining adult survivors of TBI pursuing postsecondary education have methodological flaws that limit the understanding the scope...

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Needle and Syringe Programs in Rural Areas: Addressing the Intravenous Drug Use Epidemic

Kim, Byung Jin; Harley, Debra A.

2019 Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education

doi:10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.56

Background Opioid use has reached epidemic proportions in rural communities in the United States and injection of drugs is commonly used. As a result of shared or reusing needles and syringes, the risk for contracting blood-borne diseases is significantly increased. Rural areas face many social...

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Postsecondary Education and Employment for Youth With Autism: Preliminary Results From a Customized Transition Program

Smith, Tammy Jorgensen; Berkman, Karen; Richmond, Susan; Fitzpatrick, Megan; Dillahunt-Aspillaga, Christina J.

2019 Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education

doi:10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.65

Background/Purpose Autism spectrum disorders encompass a group of neurodevelopmental disorders whose defining features include deficits in social communication across multiple contexts ( American Psychological Association, 2011 ). The prevalence of autism has been increasing at an alarming rate...

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Correlates of Perceived Job Performance Among Employed Adults With Multiple Sclerosis

Jr., Phillip D. Rumrill,; Roessler, Richard; Li, Jian; Bishop, Malachy; Inge, Katherine J.

2019 Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education

doi:10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.76

Background The expectation to remain in the labor force is a powerful indicator of long-term employment outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), and it is determined in part by perceived current job performance. Objective This study identified correlates of perceived job performance...

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Rehabilitation Counseling Considerations for People With Lifestyle-Related Disabilities Such as Diabetes Mellitus, Heart Disease, and Asthma: A Review and Synthesis of the Literature

Jr., Phillip D. Rumrill,; Koch, Lynn C.

2019 Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education

doi:10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.91

Background Many emerging disabilities that affect today's rehabilitation consumers are linked to lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, smoking, substance use, and obesity. Lifestyle-related disabilities have dramatically increased in incidence and prevalence over the past two decades....

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An Exploratory Survey of the Employment Concerns and Experiences of People With Parkinson's Disease: Implications for Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education

McDaniels, Bradley

2019 Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education

doi:10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.104

Purpose Little is known about the employment-related decisions made by people with Parkinson's disease (PD). This study investigated the extent to which individuals diagnosed with PD would prefer to continue working or, if currently unemployed, reenter the workforce. Method This quantitative...

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