Tan Tock Seng Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Singapore, Singapore.
Disabil Rehabil. 2011;33(15-16):1460-74. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2010.533812. Epub 2010 Nov 20.
This study aimed to provide a broad overview of the health of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Singapore, so as to highlight areas of potential need. These areas could then guide future research and rehabilitation programme development.
Demographic data, injury information and information about SCI-related secondary impairments, chronic conditions and their associated risk factors, medical and hospital utilisation, participation (Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique) and life satisfaction (Satisfaction with Life Scale) were collected via interviews from people living with traumatic SCI.
On average, participants (50 men and 5 women) were aged 48.3 ± 16.54 years and had had their SCIs for 5 years. -75% with tetraplegia. The most prevalent SCI-related secondary impairments were pain, spasms, bladder problems, bowel problems and oedema. Chronic conditions and their associated risk factors were prevalent. Participation and life satisfaction scores were lower than those reported for similar populations cross-culturally.
The study revealed several health areas that may be affecting the overall health of people with SCI in Singapore. By focusing on community reintegration and health promotion, physiotherapists and other rehabilitation professionals may augment health outcomes and improve the quality of life of this population in Singapore.
本研究旨在全面概述新加坡脊髓损伤（SCI）患者的健康状况，以突出潜在需求领域。这些领域可以为未来的研究和康复计划的制定提供指导。
通过访谈收集了生活在创伤性 SCI 中的患者的人口统计学数据、损伤信息以及与 SCI 相关的继发性损伤、慢性疾病及其相关危险因素、医疗和住院利用、参与（克雷格残疾评估和报告技术）和生活满意度（生活满意度量表）的信息。
平均而言，参与者（50 名男性和 5 名女性）年龄为 48.3±16.54 岁，SCI 患病时间为 5 年。75%为四肢瘫痪。最常见的 SCI 相关继发性损伤包括疼痛、痉挛、膀胱问题、肠道问题和水肿。慢性疾病及其相关危险因素普遍存在。参与和生活满意度评分低于跨文化类似人群的报告。
研究揭示了一些可能影响新加坡 SCI 患者整体健康的健康领域。通过关注社区融入和健康促进，物理治疗师和其他康复专业人员可以改善该人群的健康结果并提高他们在新加坡的生活质量。
