Life satisfaction and community participation after vocational training of people with spinal cord injury

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to describe the level of life satisfaction and community participation after vocational training of people with spinal cord injury. Objectives: To assess and describe life satisfaction and community participation after vocational training of people with spinal cord injury. Methodology: The study design was cross-sectional survey. Total 54 samples were selected conveniently for this study from Savar those who has completed rehabilitation services and receiving vocational training from the Centre for the Rehabilitation of Paralysed (CRP), Savar, Dhaka. Data was collected by using of questionnaire (LiSAT-9) and Modified TNO Arbeid Questionnaire. Descriptive statistic was used for data analysis which focused through different bar diagrams, pie charts and tables. Results: This study showed that, 54 participants with SCI where most of them were 20-30 years 44.4% (n=24) and 31-40 years 27.8% (n=15), 56% (n=30) were male and 44% (n=24) were female. Conclusion: The conclusion from this study that increase life satisfaction and community participation were in person with SCI in the long run. High vocational status, financial status, marital status, ability to self-care, family life was related to high life satisfaction. Key words: SCI, vocational training, life satisfaction, community participation