Article

As more individuals with spinal cord injuries survive into the later decades of
life, they are faced with a variety of potential secondary conditions that limit
their physical independence and affect community integration.
This article
describes, body system by body system, the various health issues that people with
spinal cord injuries are likely to encounter as they age. Changes also occur in
one's community participation and integration, which may result in changed
perceived quality of life. Possible interventions to delay or minimize the
effects of aging in this unique population are described, based on the emerging
literature and on clinical experience.

Langue : ANGLAIS