Physical Activity and Quality of Life among Adults with Paraplegia in Odisha, India
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: Te complete rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) comprises both physical and psychosocial factors. Tis study therefore aimed to assess physical activity and quality of life (QOL) among paraplegic patients with SCI in Odisha, India. Methods: Tis cross-sectional prospective study was conducted between March 2010 and December 2013. All paraplegic patients treated at the Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training & Research in Odisha, India, during the study period who met the inclusion criteria were invited to participate in the study (n = 364). Structured face-to-face interviews were held with participants and QOL and physical activity were assessed using the abbreviated World Health Organization QOL instrument and the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities, respectively. Results: A total of 84 people participated in the study (response rate: 23.1%). Te mean age was 32.54 ± 10.75 years and 90.5% of the participants were male. Participants had a low mean metabolic equivalent score (18.18 ± 10.68 hours/day). Additionally, low mean scores were noted for the physical health, psychological well-being, social relationships and environment QOL domains (49.76 ± 18.74, 48.57 ± 17.04, 57.88 ± 17.04 and 49.85 ± 17.77, respectively). Tere was a strong positive association between levels of physical activity and all QOL domains (P <0.050). Physical activity and employment status were signifcant predictors of all QOL domains (P <0.001). Conclusion: Low physical activity levels and QOL were noted among the paraplegic subjects. Interventions promoting physical activity and employment may help to improve QOL among this patient group.
Authors and Affiliations
Shankar Ganesh| Department of Physiotherapy, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training & Research, Cuttack, Odisha, India, Chittaranjan Mishra| Department of Physiotherapy, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training & Research, Cuttack, Odisha, India
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