International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
James Middleton
Australia
Research Article
A Prospective Study of the Change in Quality of Life in Adults with a Newly Acquired Spinal Cord Injury
Author(s): Rebecca Guest, Nicholson Perry K, Yvonne Tran, James Middleton and Ashley CraigRebecca Guest, Nicholson Perry K, Yvonne Tran, James Middleton and Ashley Craig
Objective: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a catastrophic injury impairing body systems and functions with secondary conditions like infections, chronic pain and fatigue having major negative impacts on functionality and well-being. The objective of this research was to conduct a prospective study of the change in health related quality of life (HRQOL) from the hospitalization stage to six months following discharge in adults with SCI. Methods: Participants included 91 adults with SCI, admitted over two-years into three SCI Units in Sydney, Australia. Multiple measures were taken, including socio-demographic and injury-related variables. Health related quality of life (HR-QOL) was assessed using the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) on three occasions, the first soon after admission to rehabilitation, the second within 2 weeks of discharge and the third six-months after di.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000222