Comparison of depression level of spinal cord injury patients before and after participates in wheelchair sports at CRP

Abstract

Purpose: To identify the comparison of the depression levels of spinal cord injury patients before and after participate in wheelchair sports at CRP. Objectives: To explore the depression levels of spinal cord injury patients before and after participate in wheelchair sports in CRP and to evaluate the effectiveness of wheelchair sports for reducing depression level in SCI patients. Methodology: In the methodology a Pre-test and post-test experimental design of quantitative research design is carried out in this study.11 patients were selected by simple random sampling with spinal cord injury from CRP. Patients were allocated for wheelchair sports and the subject participates in wheelchair sports for 3 weeks. This is a quantitative same subject design study. Outcome was measured by Depression scale developSed by Md.Zahir uddin-National Institute of Mental health, Dhaka and Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman-Department of clinical psychology, University of Dhaka. This scale is developed according to cultural context of the Bangladesh. Result: This study shows positive change in mental status and reduce depression level of SCI patients after participate in wheelchair sports. The ‘p’ value (by which we can measure the significance of the result) of the variable is (P<0.05). This means the wheelchair sports program is effective for reducing depression level of SCI patients. Conclusion: In conclusion it can be said that for spinal cord injury patients depression is a major common problem and to reduce depression level of SCI patient’s wheelchair sports has a significant effects.