Participation in leisure-time activities among people living with Spinal Cord Injuries. A cross-sectional survey
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Leisure activity participation varies for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Lower engagement was linked to less education and mobility, with physical and time barriers being most common.
Area Of Science
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Disability Studies
- Leisure Science
Background
- Leisure-time activities are crucial for well-being and community integration in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Understanding participation patterns and barriers is essential for developing effective support strategies.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess leisure-time activity participation levels and types among adults with SCI.
- To identify demographic and functional factors influencing participation.
- To determine common barriers to leisure engagement in this population.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted in Western Denmark.
- Adults with any level of SCI (n=479) completed a digital survey assessing demographics, injury characteristics, leisure activities, social context, and barriers.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and prevalence proportion ratios.
Main Results
- Participants engaged in a median of three leisure activities annually, with 19% reporting <1 activity/week in the prior month.
- Lower participation was associated with less education and reduced 100-meter mobility.
- The primary barriers reported were physical limitations, time constraints, and activity suitability.
Conclusions
- Leisure-time participation among people with SCI is diverse and influenced by social engagement, education, and mobility.
- Interventions addressing physical, contextual, and logistical barriers are needed to improve leisure engagement.
- Enhanced leisure participation can contribute to more holistic rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with SCI.
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