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. 2022 Jul 22;46(5):837–847. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2022.2095496

Table 6.

Quotes about personal characteristics.

Q36 This is simply the state of health or the degree of paralysis. Because that all influences together. How high am I paralyzed, for a tetraplegic the goals are completely different than for a paraplegic. (ST03)
Q37 Yes, certainly the state of health. I've been in bed for three weeks now, or three weeks in November. Then you have very different goals, compared to when you're healthy and you can move forward with rehabilitation. (ST10)
Q38 I think psychologically and emotionally where people are, the state of mind is also a very big factor. (ST04)
Q39 Motivation of the family. I think that's important. They see how you were 5–6 months ago, when you were still struggling with your life. Now you can do practically everything on your own. That is a thank you to the family you have at home. They support you, too, of course. And also, in your difficult moments, which you still have in between. (ST01)
Q40 My circle of friends, sure. Not necessarily actively, but kind of (laughs). Ehm. Interacting with them helps me set goals, sure. And then afterwards, some fellow patients or veterans. They're the most likely to help me set goals. Positive examples of initial rehabilitation patients that I've seen, or others doing re-rehabilitation or something. (ST05)
Q41 So, the great people who are here help me. And they treat me so well. The treatment of them, the appearance in the morning, how they wake me up. […] It's simple, they are all dear people. It doesn't matter who comes. Whether it's a room attendant, a handyman who has to do something. (ST02)
Q42 Ehm, I believe so. But even if I – I think so. I mean I’m super familiar with the process since my job is a professional and you know, and I lead a very big team, so yeah, I mean goal setting is a very big, you know, when you’re, as a manager/leader it’s very important that people know what they’re working on, they know what their goals are, you know so I understand what that process is. (ST04)
Q43 The financial conditions that one has also play a big role in my eyes. Otherwise I wouldn't be in Nottwil now, for example, as a [foreigner]. (ST07)