Goal-directed physical activities in group rehabilitation and impact on health-related quality of life and participation among young adults with physical disabilities – a qualitative study

AbstractGoal-directed rehabilitation is a common approach for people with physical disabilities of neurological origin. The effect of rehabilitation is often investigated with quantitative methods. There is little knowledge on if and how this approach influences health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and participation in their everyday life. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into how goal-directed rehabilitation with adapted functional activities in a group setting influenced HRQOL and participation in everyday life for young adults with disabilities of neurological origin using qualitative methods. Young adults (n = 6) who had undertaken a goal-directed rehabilitation program participated in qualitative interviews. Data were analyzed through systematic text condensation. We found that goal-directed rehabilitation in a group setting was demanding, but motivating and rewarding due to the social aspects of group training and goal-achievements. In conclusion, the group setting was a positive cont...