Factors Affecting Quality of Life Among Spinal Cord Injury Patients in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Complaints from spinal cord injury (SCI) patients are typically related to physical disability affecting activities of daily life. However, difficulties with voiding and defecation and/or sexual function can also be major concerns. The general population and even physicians are generally unaware of these complaints; therefore, this study focuses on surveying SCI patients regarding challenges that are faced in daily life.

Methods

A questionnaire was administered randomly and anonymously to SCI patients who visited the Korea Spinal Cord Injury Association and several rehabilitation hospitals in the Republic of Korea in 2013. All participants gave their consent prior to filling out the questionnaire.

Results

A total of 299 patients answered the questionnaire; the

SUBMITTER: Lee JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5209570 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature