Effects of paraplegia caused by spinal cord injuries on functional status and quality of life of individuals and on family economy among patients admitted to two selected hospitals

Kalyani, H.H.N.; Dassanayake, S.; Senarath, L.D.J.U.

dc.contributor.author	Kalyani, H.H.N.
dc.contributor.author	Dassanayake, S.
dc.contributor.author	Senarath, L.D.J.U.
dc.date.accessioned	2012-12-20T07:55:28Z
dc.date.available	2012-12-20T07:55:28Z
dc.date.issued	2012
dc.identifier.citation	Annual Research Symposium	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/3395
dc.description.abstract	Paraplegia results from spinal cord injury at the first thoracic vertebral level and below. It leads to paralysis of lower limbs and possibly also the trunk. This brings sudden and profound life changes causing the person physical disability, emotional disturbances and social isolation. In addition, it has profound effects on the patient’s family especially on economic aspects.
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.title	Effects of paraplegia caused by spinal cord injuries on functional status and quality of life of individuals and on family economy among patients admitted to two selected hospitals	en_US
dc.type	Research abstract	en_US