Clinical and sociodemographic profiles of persons with spinal cord injury

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020 · DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_427_20 · Published: September 30, 2020

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Public Health

Simple Explanation

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life‑changing event and has profound effects on various domains like physical, emotional, and social life. Insights about the data of the spinal cord injury are important to provide the clinical and community services and will help us in categorizing the resources, allocating to the needy, and to regulate the interventions for better outcomes. This information may contribute to prevent SCI and to improve the quality of life of patients with SCI.

Study Duration

2 years

Participants

60 patients with spinal cord injury

Evidence Level

Not specified

Key Findings

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The mean age was 32.39 years and majority of the patients were young married males.
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Falls and road traffic accidents are the causes for the injury.
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Anxiety and depression are high among traumatic spinal cord injury patients.

Research Summary

The present study explores the demographic characteristics, cause of injury, and clinical conditions of patients with SCI, who have availed the neurorehabilitation services. SCI affects the QoL and well‑being of both the injured individuals and their families. The goal of treatment must be to improve psychosocial functioning through comprehensive care addressing the biopsychosocial perspective of persons with spinal cord injury.

Practical Implications

Preventive Measures

Establish and strengthen preventive measures and initiate occupational safety measures.

Public Awareness

Intensive public awareness and increased government support for the prevention of SCI are needed.

Comprehensive SCI Management

Launch a comprehensive SCI management program as soon as possible across the country.

Study Limitations

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Data were included only for people with SCI who availed neurorehabilitation services.
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People with SCI do not get representation from the entire country.
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Another limitation of our study would be that this study had a small sample size, lack of longitudinal assessment, and consecutive sampling due to the time constraints.

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