Abstract
A follow-up study of 58 patients with spinal cord injury was conducted. As measure of function the Barthel index was used. There was correlation between functional capacity and ability of self-care as well as some social determinants. However, no association was found with employment rate or certain other determinants of independent living, such as going on a holiday. We conclude that the severity of the lesion is a fundamental factor in determining the outcome, but factors related to personal and psychosocial variables, not easily measured, also have great influence on the rehabilitation process.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | The Review of Disability Studies |
Vol/bind | 11 |
Sider (fra-til) | 178-80 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 1553-3697 |
Status | Udgivet - 1989 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |