Citation

Holicky R, Charlifue S. Disabil. Rehabil. 1999; 21(5-6): 250-257.

Affiliation

Craig Hospital, Research Department, Englewood, Colorado 80110, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10381237

Abstract

PURPOSE: Research has offered ample evidence that spousal support can be seen as an important contributing factor to the ongoing health and well-being of ageing individuals, whether or not they have a spinal cord injury (SCI) or disability. In fact, spouses may be the most important element in successful rehabilitation and long-term home care for people with spinal cord injuries. This longitudinal study, which describes 225 British SCI long-term survivors, offers insight into marital status and its impact on general quality of life, depression, stress and community integration for individuals with SCI. RESULTS: The results demonstrate married individuals having less depression, greater life satisfaction and psychological well-being, and having better perceived quality of life. When controlling for age, duration of injury, and gender, marital status was a significant predictor of better perceived life satisfaction and quality of life.

Language: en