Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the employment condition of persons with TSCI 4 years after discharge from rehabilitation facilities, as well as the factors related to better outcome. In the follow-up we interviewed 403 persons. We recorded the following variables: current employment status, causes of unemployment and their correlation with demographic status, clinical status and other information. In our results 51.4% of the interviewed persons were unemployed, 34.7% had a job and 7.2% were students. Among the unemployed persons 34% had suffered an accident at work, 31% had been unable to find suitable work and 31% were retired. Employment significantly correlated with younger age, single status, being paraplegic, being autonomous in bladder/bowel management, driving a car and a better quality of life. In the multivariate analysis the factors predicting better outcome were younger age, ability to drive and a better quality of life.
| Translated title of the contribution | Occupational therapy and return to work of the people with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 192-194 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Giornale Italiano di Medicina del Lavoro ed Ergonomia |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 4 SUPPL. 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health