Association between sleep quality and participation in people with spinal cord injury: A preliminary study

Sleep is a basic need vital for well-being, often disrupted after a spinal cord injury (SCI). This disruption can lead to difficulty falling asleep and frequent awakenings, which can negatively impact a person's quality of life. Reduced participation, or involvement in real-life situations, is a significant challenge for individuals with SCI. This study explores how sleep quality affects participation in this population. The study found that better sleep quality is associated with more frequent and satisfactory participation in people with SCI. Promoting sleep quality may positively influence their engagement in daily life.

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  Better sleep quality is associated with more frequent, less restricted, and more satisfactory participation in individuals with SCI.
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  Poor sleep quality is significantly associated with reduced participation frequency and less satisfaction with participation.
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  Age, number of hours slept, and time since injury are associated with satisfaction with participation.