Quality of life is part of recovery

Norma Besniard

Aug 28

1 min read

One thing that became clearer to me is that a successful recovery should not only be measured by pain or movement.

Someone might have good physical results but still have difficulty returning to the life they had before. They may not feel comfortable going out alone, seeing friends, exercising, or doing activities they enjoy.

This is why quality of life is important. It looks at the person's experience, not only their physical condition.

I think this is important because the goal of recovery should not only be to make the body better. It should also help the person return to a life where they feel independent and comfortable.

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