Adults with spina bifida: A cross ‐sectional study of health issues and living conditions
ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that adults with spina bifida have a complex set of physical, cognitive, and social needs that need to be addressed in order to improve their health issues and living conditions. The high prevalence of urinary and fecal incontinence, pain, and overweight underline that these issues need much attention during follow ‐up. The future generations of older adults may need more attention in many ways, since they at a younger age do have more complex medical conditions, lower physical and cognitive functions, and lower prerequisites for independent living and participation in society than those> 46 years today. This elucidates that adults with spina bifida need systematic follow‐up services and social support throughout life.
Source: Brain and Behavior - Category: Neurology Authors: Martina Bendt,
Hanna Gabrielsson,
Dorothee Riedel,
G öran Hagman,
Claes Hultling,
Erika Franzén,
Mats Eriksson,
Åke Seiger Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research
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