Quality of life, health and social costs of patients with spinal cord injury: A systematic review

ConclusionsAlthough spinal cord injury is related with high costs, no studies were found with detailed resources use. Also, A variety of instrument were used to examine how different factors have a role in predicting quality of life in spinal cord injury population. However, it is important to consider that differences found in those studies may at least be part in function of the instruments used. Therefore, standardized instruments should be used as part of these process.Key messagesParaplegia or the severity of SCI impact negatively quality of life and positively on healthcare and social costs.Promoting the employment of subjects with SCI generates a positive impact on their quality of life.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research