Satisfaction with life, health and well-being: comparison between non-traumatic spinal cord dysfunction, traumatic spinal cord injury and Australian norms

This study compares how satisfied people with non-traumatic spinal cord dysfunction (NTSCD) are with their lives and health compared to those with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) and the general Australian population. The study found no significant difference in life satisfaction between the NTSCD and TSCI groups, but both groups reported lower satisfaction than the general Australian population. People with NTSCD reported more difficulties in performing functional tasks compared to those with TSCI, and they also reported lower vitality.

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  There were no significant differences in life satisfaction between NTSCD and TSCI groups, but both groups scored lower than the Australian non-disabled sample.
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  Significant differences were found between NTSCD and TSCI groups in physical functioning, role limitations physical, and vitality domains of the SF-36.
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  Both NTSCD and TSCI groups had lower scores in all eight domains of the SF-36 compared to the Australian sample, except for role limitations emotional.