Relationship between functional independence and community integration of people with spinal cord injury in Bangladesh

This study investigated the connection between how well people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) can perform daily tasks on their own and how well they reintegrate into their communities after completing rehabilitation in Bangladesh. Researchers used questionnaires to assess functional independence and community integration, looking at factors like age, gender, education, and injury type. The study found that functional independence at the time of hospital discharge did not strongly predict community integration one month later, suggesting that other factors beyond physical ability play a significant role in successful reintegration.

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  There was no statistically significant relationship between functional independence at discharge and community integration one month post-discharge.
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  Participants with paraplegia showed more independence in home and social activities compared to those with tetraplegia.
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  Younger participants (under 35) had lower social integration scores compared to older participants.