Emotional Factors and Subjective Quality of Life in Subjects with Spinal Cord Injuries

Bénony, Hervé; Daloz, Lionel; Bungener, Catherine; Chahraoui, Khadija; Frenay, C.; Auvin, J.

doi:10.1097/00002060-200206000-00008

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“…Intelligence of persons with SCI did not differ from a matched control group. 94 Verbal ability predicted disability acceptance at rehabilitation discharge in a longitudinal study. 95 Verbal ability and memory capacity were related with age, but generally not with lesionrelated variables.…”

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Psychological resources in spinal cord injury: a systematic literature review

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Study design: Systematic literature review. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to gain a systematic overview of the role of psychological resources in the adjustment to spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: A systematic literature review was performed. The literature search was conducted in the databases Pubmed, PsycINFO, the Social Sciences Citation Index, the Education Resources Information Center, Embase and the Citation Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature. The assessed variables, measurement instruments, results and the methodological quality of the studies were extracted, summarized and evaluated. Results: A total of 83 mainly cross-sectional studies were identified. Psychological resources were categorized into seven groups: self-efficacy (SE), self-esteem, sense of coherence (SOC), spirituality, optimism, intellect and other personality characteristics. SE and self-esteem were consistently associated with positive adjustment indicators such as high well-being and better mental health. Interrelations between psychological resources and key rehabilitation outcome variables such as participation were rarely studied. Only a few interventions, which were aimed at strengthening psychological resources were identified. Longitudinal studies suggested that SE, SOC, spirituality and purpose in life were potential determinants of adjustment outcomes in the long term. Conclusion: Research on psychological resources in SCI is broad, but fragmented. Associations of psychological resources with mental health and well-being were frequently shown, while associations with participation were rarely studied. Further development of resource-based interventions to strengthen persons with SCI is indicated. This review can serve as guide for clinical practice and can add to the design of future SCI research.

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Psychological resources in spinal cord injury: a systematic literature review

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“…Several studies have compared life satisfaction of people with long-standing SCI with that of the general population (Figure 1). 14,[27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44] The differences between mean scores in people with SCI and in the population are expressed as effect sizes. 45 The mean effect size of all studies in Figure 1 is À0.77 (s.d.…”

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Psychosocial issues in spinal cord injury: a review

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Study design: Review. Objectives: To review literature on subjective well-being (SWB; mental health and life satisfaction) and on psychological and social support factors associated with these outcomes in people with spinal cord injury (SCI), in order to identify gaps in scientific knowledge and recommend research priorities. Setting: Non applicable. Methods: Narrative review of the SCI literature on life satisfaction and mental health (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress syndrome) outcomes in people with SCI. Further, reviews were performed of the SCI literature on psychological and social support variables associated with SWB and on psychosocial interventions aimed to improve SWB. Results: People with SCI experience, on average, higher levels of distress and lower levels of life satisfaction compared with the general population. Individual differences, however, are large, and most people with SCI adapt well to their condition. A set of psychological and social support factors is strongly related to SWB. Intervention studies on cognitive behavioural therapy or coping effectiveness training to improve SWB show promising results, but suffer from methodological weaknesses (for example, lack of randomization and small sample size). Conclusion: There is a need for cohort studies with sufficient sample size, which include people early after onset of SCI in order to enhance our understanding of the course of mental health and well-being after SCI. Cohort studies could also identify which people are at risk for long-term impairment of SWB. Finally, intervention studies on psychosocial interventions are needed to identify which interventions may improve SWB of people with SCI.

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“…Health or physical function were ranked in the top 25% in 8/10 studies that included these domains in their questionnaires (Benony et al, 2002;Boschen, 1997;Boswell, 1997;Cox et al, 2001;Weitzenkamp et al, 2000;White et al, 1992;White et al, 1993). Relationships with family/friends was ranked in the top 25% in 8/11 studies that included this domain (Benony et al, 2002;Boschen, 1997;Boswell, 1997;Weitzenkamp et al 2000;White et al, 1992;White et al, 1993;Yerxa and Locker, 1990).…”

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“…Relationships with family/friends was ranked in the top 25% in 8/11 studies that included this domain (Benony et al, 2002;Boschen, 1997;Boswell, 1997;Weitzenkamp et al 2000;White et al, 1992;White et al, 1993;Yerxa and Locker, 1990).…”

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The Health and Life Priorities of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review

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Journal of Neurotrauma

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Determining the priorities of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) can assist in aligning research priorities which ultimately improve these individuals' quality of life. This systematic review examined studies that directly surveyed people with SCI to ascertain their health priorities and life domains of importance. Twenty-four studies (combined sample of 5262) that met the inclusion criteria were identified using electronic databases (Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO). The questionnaire methods and domains of importance were reviewed and described. While the questionnaires varied across the studies, a consistent set of priorities emerged. Functional recovery priorities were identified for the following areas: motor function (including arm/hand function for individuals with tetraplegia and mobility for individuals with paraplegia), bowel, bladder and sexual function. In addition, health, as well as relationships emerged as important life domains. The information from this study, which identified the priorities and domains of importance by individuals with SCI, may be useful for informing healthcare and research agenda-setting activities.

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Emotional Factors and Subjective Quality of Life in Subjects with Spinal Cord Injuries

Abstract: Although quality of life as evaluated by the persons concerned was good, areas of their lives remained unsatisfactory and a source of mental suffering. The next stage would study the factors involved and the means needed to help these subjects improve these aspects of life.

Cited by 27 publications

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Psychological resources in spinal cord injury: a systematic literature review

Psychological resources in spinal cord injury: a systematic literature review

Psychosocial issues in spinal cord injury: a review

The Health and Life Priorities of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review

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