Physical Activity, Quality of Life, and Functional Autonomy of Adults With Spinal Cord Injuries

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 317-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Yuri Kawanishi ◽  
Márcia Greguol
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Functional Autonomy ◽  
Using Data

This study aimed to perform a systematic review of studies that address the influence of physical activity on the quality of life and functional independence of adult individuals with spinal cord injury. The review was performed using data obtained from the MEDLINE, CINAHL, SciELO, LILACS, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, Academic Search Premier, and PEDro databases using the following keywords: quality of life; functional independence; autonomy; independence; physical activity; activities of daily living; physical exercise; tetraplegia; paraplegia; spinal cord injury; physical disabilities; and wheelchair. Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria. Although there was a lack of consensus among the selected studies, the majority of them presented a strong correlation between physical activity and variables of quality of life and/or functional independence. Thus, physical activity appears to have an important influence on social relationships, functional independence, psychological factors, and physical aspects, which can enhance quality of life and independence in the performance of daily activities.

scholarly journals Long term outcome of functional independence and quality of life after traumatic SCI in Germany

Spinal Cord ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Möller ◽  
Rüdiger Rupp ◽  
Norbert Weidner ◽  
Christoph Gutenbrunner ◽  
Yorck B. Kalke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Study design Multicenter observational study. Objective To describe the long-term outcome of functional independence and quality of life (QoL) for individuals with traumatic and ischemic SCI beyond the first year after injury. Setting A multicenter study in Germany. Methods Participants of the European multicenter study about spinal cord injury (EMSCI) of three German SCI centers were included and followed over time by the German spinal cord injury cohort study (GerSCI). Individuals’ most recent spinal cord independence measure (SCIM) scores assessed by a clinician were followed up by a self-report (SCIM-SR) and correlated to selected items of the WHO short survey of quality of life (WHO-QoL-BREF). Results Data for 359 individuals were obtained. The average time passed the last clinical SCIM examination was 81.47 (SD 51.70) months. In total, 187 of the 359 received questionnaires contained a completely evaluable SCIM-SR. SCIM scores remained stable with the exception of reported management of bladder and bowel resulting in a slight decrease of SCIM-SR of −2.45 points (SD 16.81). SCIM-SR scores showed a significant correlation with the selected items of the WHO-QoL-BREF (p < 0.01) with moderate to strong influence. Conclusion SCIM score stability over time suggests a successful transfer of acquired independence skills obtained during primary rehabilitation into the community setting paralleled by positively related QoL measurements but bladder and bowel management may need special attention.

Assessing physical activity and health-related quality of life in individuals with spinal cord injury: a national survey in Thailand

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Aitthanatt Chachris Eitivipart ◽  
Mohit Arora ◽  
Camila Quel de Oliveira ◽  
Robert Heard ◽  
James W. Middleton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandy L. Stevens ◽  
Jennifer L. Caputo ◽  
Dana K. Fuller ◽  
Don W. Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cord Injury

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Physical Activity of Persons with Spinal Cord Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9148
Author(s):  
Tjasa Filipcic ◽  
Vedrana Sember ◽  
Maja Pajek ◽  
Janez Jerman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Subjective Estimates

The higher quality of life of people with spinal cord injury is closely related with their reintegration into the social environment. Social reintegration is a demanding and complex process, requiring individuals to become active again and acquire age-, gender-, and culture-appropriate roles and social status. It also involves independence and productive behavior as part of multiple interpersonal relationships with family, friends, and others. In order to establish whether individuals with spinal cord injury who are physically active subjectively rate their quality of life to be higher compared to those who are not, sixty-two respondents from Slovenia with spinal cord injury were interviewed. Thirty-one of them were physically active, and 31 were not. The level of injury of the responders was from Th6–Th12. The participants gave the highest assessments to their interpersonal relationships, and the lowest to their satisfaction with material prosperity. Data comparison showed that subjective estimates in all areas of quality of life are higher in respondents who were involved in physical activity after their injury. The results may encourage persons with spinal cord injury to participate more often in sports programs, and also encourage others to do so.

scholarly journals Complex clinical and therapeutic rehabilitation approach of a patient with complete AIS/Frankel A tetraplegia post cervical spinal cord injury after accidental fall off a trailer and multiple complications occurring during disease progression - case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (Vol 10 No. 4) ◽  
pp. 564-566
Author(s):  
Irina ANGHEL ◽  
Alexandra SPORICI ◽  
Magdalena LAPADAT ◽  
Gelu ONOSE
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Burst Fracture ◽  
Fracture Dislocation ◽  
Cord Injury

Introduction: Spinal cord injury is a complex neurologic condition that embeds multiple complications, which are often debilitating for patients as the disease progresses. Materials and Methods: This paper presents a case of a 44-year-old patient with a longilin asthenic constitution and no previous medical history, who accidentally fell off a trailer resulting in burst fracture dislocation of C6/C7 associated with immediate loss and consciousness and onset of complete ASIA-A tetraplegia with C5 neurologic level. The patient received a complex nursing program, which included extensive debridement of the necrotic tissue, daily antiseptic wound dressing using Chloramine solution and silver sulfadiazine cream along with wide-spectrum antibiotic therapy with slow but favorable progression. During hospitalization the patient developed an episode of respiratory distress which responded favorably to Levocetirizine daily. Results: The complex neuro-muscular rehabilitation program along with the medical treatment and surgical debridement the patient received have improved of the clinical outcome with the shrinkage of the pressure point lesions, adequate respiratory function which permitted the mobilization of the patient with the wheelchair. Conclusions: Patients with spinal cord injuries are prone to a vast majority of complications including pressure sores complicated with necrotizing fasciitis and respiratory distress that could alter the quality of life. Proper monitoring and management of these kind of complications in the context of neuromuscular rehabilitation are necessary for the enhancement of the quality of life. Key words: spinal cord injury, tetraplegia, complications,

Spinal Cord Injury, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R. Tomasone ◽  
Natascha N. Wesch ◽  
Kathleen A. Martin Ginis ◽  
Luc Noreau
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Cord Injury

Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) tend to report poorer quality of life (QOL) than people without a physical disability. Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) has been shown to improve the QOL of people with and without disabilities and chronic conditions. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the LTPA-QOL relationship among people with SCI by focusing on both objective and subjective QOL for both global QOL and domain-specifc (physical, psychological, social) QOL. Results suggest that LTPA is significantly associated with increases in both objective and subjective QOL in global QOL and all three QOL domains, with relatively few studies demonstrating a negative or nonsignificant relationship. Recommendations for future QOL research and interventions are discussed.

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