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ArticleSpinal cord2025

Factors affecting return to work after spinal cord injury in Japan: a cross-sectional study.

Tetsuo Hayashi, Hiromitsu Kobayashi, Momo Irie, Hiroaki Sakai, Mayumi Takegawa, Ryota Takanami, Muneaki Masuda, Kensuke Kubota, Mari Sato, Osamu Kawano and 1 more

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Tetsuo HayashiDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety, Spinal Injuries Center, Iizuka, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. tetsuo884hayashi@yahoo.co.jp.ORCID 0000-0002-1015-4922
Hiromitsu KobayashiDepartment of Assistive Technology and Design, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety, Spinal Injuries Center, Iizuka, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.
Momo IrieDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety, Spinal Injuries Center, Iizuka, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.
Hiroaki SakaiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety, Spinal Injuries Center, Iizuka, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.
Mayumi TakegawaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety, Spinal Injuries Center, Iizuka, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.
Ryota TakanamiDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety, Spinal Injuries Center, Iizuka, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.
Muneaki MasudaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety, Spinal Injuries Center, Iizuka, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-1992-4409
Kensuke KubotaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety, Spinal Injuries Center, Iizuka, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.
Mari SatoDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan.
Osamu KawanoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety, Spinal Injuries Center, Iizuka, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.
Takeshi MaedaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety, Spinal Injuries Center, Iizuka, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-2594-1128

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Abstract

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designSurvey.

objectivesThis study aimed to investigate the rate of return to work among individuals with spinal cord injuries in Japan and identify factors associated with their return.

settingReturning to work is difficult for people with spinal cord injuries, although it contributes to their personal quality of life and society. Previous studies have examined various factors inhibiting return to work, but none have examined social participation.

methodsQuestionnaires were sent to individuals of working age with spinal cord injuries. Their employment status, marital status, neurological status, activities of daily living, enjoyment of sports and/or hobbies post-injury, and whether they lived with family were examined using the visual analog scale for pain.

resultsAmong the 134 respondents, 61 (46%) were employed at the time of the survey. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that mild paralysis and enjoyment of sports and/or hobbies were significant factors associated with return to work. Among those employed, 27% secured jobs through private job introductions, highlighting the role of social connections in facilitating employment.

conclusionsBesides mild paralysis, social participation in sports and/or hobbies was significantly associated with a return to work. As social connections can provide opportunities to obtain jobs, providing spaces for interaction through sports and hobbies, can create a conducive environment for returning to work.

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Return to WorkSpinal Cord InjuriesActivities of Daily LivingAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEmploymentFemaleHumansJapanMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeSocial ParticipationSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult

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