Obstacles and Facilitators in Daily Living Activities Among Persons with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systemic Review
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.20.1.35
- Author:
Faizan Jameel Khanzada
1
,
2
;
Mohammad Ghazali Masuri
1
;
Erna Faryza Mohd Poot
1
;
Mohd Zulkifli Abdul Rahim
3
;
Ahmad Zamir Che Daud
1
,
4
Author Information
1. Centre for Occupational Therapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam, 43200 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia&
2. Department of Occupational Therapy, Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Health Department, Govt of Sindh, 74200 Karachi, Pakistan
3. Disability Transformation Unit, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 15200 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan Malaysia
4. Special Population Research, Innovation and Knowledge (SPaRK), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords:
Participation, Obstacles, Facilitators, Activities of daily living, Spinal Cord Injury
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2024;20(No.1):271-280
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction: This systematic review aimed to investigate the level of participation, obstacles, and facilitator factors
that influence activities of daily living among persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: A comprehensive
search was conducted in four online databases, namely Google Scholar, PubMed, OT Seeker, and Cochrane Library
covering the ten-years period from January 2012 to December 2022. Inclusion criteria encompassed original published studies in English focusing on daily activities, work, participation, obstacles, and facilitators in persons with
SCI. Non-peer review sources (e.g., abstracts, grey literature, preprints), and studies unrelated to occupational therapy were excluded. The selected studies were assessed for quality using McMaster University Occupational Therapy
Evidence-Based Practice critical review form. Results: Out of the 678 articles identified, ten studies were included
after the screening, exploring participation in daily living activities, employment, return to work, leisure activities,
family tasks, and community mobility among persons with SCI. Obstacles and facilitators influencing participation
in activities of daily living were classified using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
(ICF) framework. This review highlighted that long-term participation is challenging for persons with SCI, affected
by obstacles such as body functions, pain, low self-esteem, and environmental and social factors. Conclusion: The
findings underscore the importance of adopting a multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach to enhance participation
in daily activities for persons with SCI. Occupational therapy plays a significant role in improving participation levels
among persons with SCI.
- Full text:11.2024my1739.pdf
