Onyoo Kim

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Onyoo Kim is a dedicated researcher in the fields of rehabilitation psychology and caregiver health, with a particular focus on spinal cord injury (SCI) and the long-term well-being of caregiving populations. Her work examines the intersection of ageing, caregiving demands, and psychological burden, offering critical insights into how different types of care activities—physical, emotional, and logistical—affect caregiver health over time. In her most-cited paper, "Caregiver burden according to ageing and type of care activity in caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injury" (2023), Kim provides a nuanced analysis of how caregiver strain evolves with both the caregiver's and care recipient's ageing, highlighting that certain care tasks are more strongly linked to burnout and diminished quality of life. This research has been cited 8 times and is already informing interventions aimed at supporting informal caregivers in SCI contexts. Kim’s work is notable for its practical relevance, bridging clinical rehabilitation and public health to address the hidden toll of caregiving. Her contributions are essential for developing targeted support systems that reduce caregiver burden and improve outcomes for both individuals with SCI and their families.