Observational studyJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2023
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life and accessing rehabilitation services among patients with spinal cord injury and their fear of COVID-19.
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- Walking rehabilitation in incomplete spinal cord injury: evaluating the impact of robotic exoskeleton-assisted training.Biomedical engineering online · 2026Trial
- COVID-related difficulty and changes in health, social participation, and psychological well-being among people with traumatic spinal cord injury.Spinal cord · 2026Article
- Physical and mental health outcomes in Syrian lower limb amputees: the impact of prosthetic rehabilitation in post-conflict settings.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Observational
- War, amputation, and resilience: assessing health-related quality of life in Syrian prosthetic users.International journal for equity in health · 2025Article
- Perspectives of Mauritians living with neurological disability and their family caregivers during the COVID-19 lockdown: a thematic analysis from an African nation.The Pan African medical journal · 2025Article
- Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on serious mental illness-related outpatient department utilization in Ningbo, China: an interrupted time series analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe unanticipated coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had a negative effect on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and made significant changes in their daily routine. Patients with SCI face additional health risks, especially mental, behavioral, and physical. Without regular physiotherapy sessions, patients' psychological and functional abilities can deteriorate, and complications can occur. There is little information available about the impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of patients with SCI, and their access to rehabilitation services during the pandemic.
objectiveThis study was designed to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of patients with SCI and also their fear of COVID-19. The pandemic's impact on the accessibility of rehabilitation services and attendance at physiotherapy sessions in one Chinese hospital were also documented.
designAn observational study based on an online survey.
settingOutpatients clinic at the rehabilitation department of Wuhan's Tongji Hospital.
participantsPeople who had been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and who were receiving regular medical monitoring as outpatients at the rehabilitation department were invited to participate in our study (n = 127).
interventionNot applicable. OUTCOME MEASURES: A 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) designed to measure participants' quality of life before and during the pandemic. Their fear of COVID-19 was quantified using the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S). Demographic and medical status information was extracted from their medical records. Their use of rehabilitation services and attendance at physical therapy sessions was also documented.
resultsSeventy-nine patients with SCI completed the SF-12 and FCV-19 scale. The mental and physical aspects of the participants' quality of life declined significantly, during the epidemic compared to the pre-epidemic period. More than half of the participants have experienced fear of COVID-19 based on FCV-19S. Most received only irregular physical therapy during routine checkups. Worry about virus transmission was the most common cause cited for not attending regular physical therapy sessions.
conclusionsThe quality of life of these Chinese patients with SCI declined during the pandemic. Most of the participants were shown a high level of fear of COVID-19 and were classified as having an intense fear of COVID-19, in addition to the impact of the pandemic on their access to rehabilitation services and attendance at physical therapy sessions.
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