Level of emotional well being and quality of life among the paraplegic spinal cord injury patients after completing rehabilitation from Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed

Abstract

Background: Spinal cord injury affects an individual’s physical, social, environmental and emotional well-being. Most of the survivors may face plenty of challenges after leaving the rehabilitation center and reintegrating into the community. Experts have found that people with paraplegic spinal cord injuries have a worse QoL than those without disabilities. After the spinal cord injury, life changes and mental health issues can cause pain, feeling of helplessness and affect personal growth. Objective: To explore the emotional well-being and quality of life of individuals with paraplegic spinal cord injury after completing a comprehensive rehabilitation program at CRP. Method: The cross-sectional study comprised community in-depth interviews. The study involved spinal cord injury paraplegics who completed a full rehabilitation program at CRP. Data was obtained via cluster random sampling from the community. Only 80 samples were collected. Result: Studies on demographics shows that the sample is mostly young, male and diverse in professional and educational backgrounds. Post-injury psychological and social assessments show helplessness, intrusion, and complex personal growth. Quality of life evaluations show moderate deficits in social, psychological, environmental and physical dimensions. Correlation and regression studies show intricate connections between the variables in question that improve injured patient’s quality of life. Conclusion: The findings shown how important it is to provide comprehensive support services that address emotional difficulties throughout life. We can promote emotional well-being and quality of life for people who have been injured for various causes. Key words: Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegic, Emotional Well-Being, Quality of Life, Rehabilitation