Depression and Quality of Life in Patients within the First 6 Months after the Spinal Cord Injury

This study investigates the psychological well-being of individuals who have recently experienced a spinal cord injury (SCI). It looks at depression, life satisfaction, stress levels and resilience. The study found a high rate of depression among patients in the first six months after their injury. Additionally, patients with complete motor injuries experienced more depression, lower quality of life, and higher stress. Married patients reported lower life satisfaction compared to unmarried patients. The study suggests that psychological care should be a priority for patients, especially those with motor complete injuries and those who are married, early in their rehabilitation.

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  Patients within six months after SCI injury had a higher rate of depression and a higher overall level of depression.
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  Patients with motor complete injury had affected significantly on depression, QOL and stress.
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  Married patients had poorer QOL and depressive group had lower AMS score of lower extremity.