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Bowel dysfunction in spinal cord injury.

A S Naicker¹, S A Roohi, M S Naicker

¹Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur. asnaicker@yahoo.com

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) bowel dysfunction significantly impacts quality of life. Most individuals experienced dissatisfaction, prolonged bowel emptying, and incontinence, affecting social participation.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Rehabilitation Medicine
Quality of Life Studies

Background:

Bowel dysfunction is a frequently overlooked complication following spinal cord injury (SCI).
This condition significantly diminishes the quality of life (QOL) for affected individuals.
Understanding the scope and impact of bowel issues in SCI is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of bowel dysfunction in individuals with SCI.
To assess the impact of bowel dysfunction on the overall quality of life in this population.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted involving interviews and assessments.
The study included a cohort of 41 clients with spinal cord injury.
Data collection focused on bowel function, QOL, and social participation.

Main Results:

A majority of SCI clients reported dissatisfaction with their bowel function.
Approximately 65% experienced prolonged bowel opening times.
A significant 76.6% suffered from fecal incontinence.
Despite pre-evacuation routines (90.3%), about half avoided social outings due to bowel concerns.

Conclusions:

Bowel dysfunction is a major concern for individuals with SCI, severely affecting QOL.
Incontinence and prolonged bowel emptying are prevalent issues.
Enhanced bowel education is essential to improve social continence and QOL for SCI survivors.