Determinants of quality of life among community-dwelling persons with spinal cord injury: A path analysis

Conclusions: This study revealed that the combined assessment of SSE, SSS, FP, MF, and SF can be used to predict QoL significantly. Moreover, psychosocial factors are as important as clinical (biological) factors in predicting the outcomes of SCI, especially their QoL. Thus, the study buttresses the need to emphasize on the biopsychosocial model in the rehabilitation of persons with SCI.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - January 12, 2017 Category: Rural Health Authors: END Ekechukwu JO Ikrechero AO Ezeukwu AV Egwuonwu L Umar UM Badaru Source Type: research