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Capturing Community Living Experiences and Health of Korean Community Spinal Cord Injury Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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  • Boram Lee

    (National Rehabilitation Center, Seoul 01022, Republic of Korea)

  • Hyeong Jun Kim

    (Korea Health Industry Development Institute, Cheongju-si 28159, Republic of Korea)

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(1) Background: People living with spinal cord injury (SCI) face numerous challenges in their lives in terms of health conditions, everyday activity, and participation in society, which are not fully recognized. To address such issues, a community survey with 125 questions for people living with SCI was conducted and the response rates, population characteristics, health and functioning problems are reported. (2) Methods: The survey questionnaire comprised 125 questions on SCI characteristics, health conditions, activities, participation, and environmental and personal factors. The survey response rates were calculated, and demographics and health and functioning characteristics were analyzed. (3) Results: A total of 890 individuals responded to the survey. The median age of the participants was 48 years (interquartile range (IQR), 39–56), and 76% of the population were males. Paraplegia (60%) and complete injury (58%) were the most common injury type, and the cause was mostly traumatic (92%). More health problems and lower quality of life were more frequent with older age and in patients without paid work. (4) Conclusions: The Ko-InSCI study provides valuable information in terms of health needs and service gaps for people with SCI in the community.

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  • Boram Lee & Hyeong Jun Kim, 2025. "Capturing Community Living Experiences and Health of Korean Community Spinal Cord Injury Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 22(8), pages 1-18, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:22:y:2025:i:8:p:1222-:d:1718252
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