Living with transversal upper limb reduction deficiency: limitations experienced by young adults during their transition to adulthood

AbstractIntroduction: During transition to adulthood young adults with disabilities are at risk of experiencing limitations due to changing physical and social requirements.Purpose: To determine whether young adults with transversal upper limb reduction deficiency (tULRD) have experienced limitations in various domains of participation during transition to adulthood and how they dealt with these limitations.Participants: Fifteen participants (mean age 21.4 years) with tULRD.Methods: A qualitative study was performed using a semi-structured interview based on the Rotterdam Transition Profile to identify the limitations experienced in participation domains.Results: Almost all the participants reported difficulties in finding a suitable study or job. Most young adults were convinced they were suitable for almost any study or job, but their teachers and potential employers were more reserved. Few difficulties were reported on the domains leisure activities, intimate relationships/sexuality, housing/housekeepi...