QOL Flashcards
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Chronic Pain
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One of the m/c and limiting factors following SCI
results in decreased perceived mental and physical health and decreased activity levels
MSK pain is most prevalent in: shoulder, elbow wrist
Visceral pain: genitourinary tract, neuropathic pn
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Depression
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can hinder QOL and life satisfaction d/t limiting community participation and self-inclusion activities
Adults with pediatric onset of SCI have depression of varying degrees—often related to medical complications, perceived mental-health QOL, occupation, and severity of injury
