Occupational participation and restrictions in community among person with guillain-barre syndrome: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background: Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare nerve inflammatory condition. Although most people heal completely neurologically, some people continue to have long-term physical, psychological, mobility, participation, or social issues. There is limited evidence regarding people's experiences with GBS. Occupational participation and restrictions have been noticed after GBS, and these create problems in everyday activities and hamper involvement in activities. Aim: The study aims to identify Occupational Participation and Restrictions in Community among persons with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study design was used in the study. Ninety-eight respondents were selected by purposive sampling based on inclusion criteria. Data was collected by World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 scored 0–100; a high score indicates more significant activity limitations and participation restrictions). Data was analysed through using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) software version 25.0, analysing descriptive and One-way ANOVA analysis. Results: A total of 98 participants were taken for the study. 36.7% of participants were aged between 18 to 30 years. 38.8% were graduates, and 75.5% of the participants were married. The majority of people was middle-aged and paid workers. However, the study showed that marital status, occupation and neurological conditions as important factors associated with occupational participation and restrictions among persons with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Sex, age, educational status, living area and symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome are not associated with occupational participation and restrictions. xii Conclusion: Finally, the findings of this study may provide important information for creating evidence-based therapies. There is an urgent need to develop rehabilitation-based therapies. There is an urgent need to create rehabilitation-based treatments. Moreover, community people will be in focus while developing interventions to reduce Occupational participation and restrictions among persons with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Keywords: Guillain-Barre syndrome, Occupation, Participation, Restrictions