Mental Health and Psychological Rehabilitation for Paraplegic Patients

VernacularTitle:截瘫患者心理健康水平及心理康复的效果
Author: Hongjuan LANG ; Yuanli LI ; Xianli WANG ; Yan SONG ; Yinxing ZHU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: paraplegia, mental health condition, psychological rehabilitation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(2):174-176
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the level of mental health and effect of psychological rehabilitation on paraplegic patients. Methods 38 paraplegic patients were randomly divided into control group (n=19) and treatment group (n=19). Both groups received physical therapy and occupational therapy, while the treatment group received psychotherapy in addition, once a week for 3 weeks. Their mental health level was assessed with Self-reporting Inventory. Results The psychological problems occurred was ranked as somatization, anxiety, fear, interpersonal sensitivity, depression and obsession from more to less. The scores of each factor reduced after treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion The paraplegics are in poor mental health condition, so more psychotherapy intervention should be taken to improve their rehabilitation effect and quality of life.