Spinal injury rehabilitation in Singapore

This study reviewed 231 cases of spinal cord injury treated in Singapore. Data on demographic characteristics, common causes (mostly falls and traffic accidents), types of spinal damage, and outcomes are reported. Following rehabilitation, 68 patients were able to ambulate independently and 45 patie...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of rehabilitation research 1998-12, Vol.21 (4), p.375-388
Hauptverfasser:	YEN, H L, CHUA, K, CHAN, W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidental Falls Accidents, Traffic Activities of Daily Living Adolescent Adult Adults Aged Aged, 80 and over Demography Employment Statistics Etiology Female Foreign Countries Functional assessment Humans Injuries Male Middle Aged Neurological Impairments Outcomes of Treatment Rehabilitation Rehabilitation, Vocational Retrospective Studies Singapore Singapore - epidemiology Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal Injuries - epidemiology Spinal Injuries - rehabilitation
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Zusammenfassung:	This study reviewed 231 cases of spinal cord injury treated in Singapore. Data on demographic characteristics, common causes (mostly falls and traffic accidents), types of spinal damage, and outcomes are reported. Following rehabilitation, 68 patients were able to ambulate independently and 45 patients achieved independence in activities of daily living, but only 21.6% were gainfully employed. (DB)
ISSN:	0342-5282 1473-5660
DOI:	10.1097/00004356-199812000-00004