335931
Prevalence of Secondary Conditions among People with Paralysis: Findings from a population-based survey in the US
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Heidi Fredine, MPH,
Center for Development and Disability, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM
People with paralysis are at high risk for developing secondary conditions as a result of their primary disabling condition. However, little research has focused on examining the prevalence of secondary conditions and their impact on the health, wellness, and quality of life among people with paralysis in the United States. The focus of this presentation will be to report findings related to ten secondary conditions, including pain, sleep disturbances, and obesity, among two subpopulations of people with paralysis, namely those with stroke and spinal cord injury. Data originated from a national, random-digit dial survey of over 70,000 households conducted in 2013 to estimate the prevalence of paralysis and associated health indicators, co-morbid conditions, and socio-economic characteristics. Results indicate that people with paralysis caused by stroke or spinal cord injury have higher rates of obesity compared to the US general population.
Learning Areas:
Chronic disease management and prevention
Epidemiology
Learning Objectives:
Identify common secondary conditions experienced by people with paralysis.
Compare rates of obesity and other secondary conditions among people with paralysis, particularly those with stroke and SCI.
Keyword(s): Disabilities, Survey
Presenting author's disclosure statement:Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am the lead researcher at the University of New Mexico's Center for Development & Disability with over a decade of experience designing and conducting research and evaluation.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines,
and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed
in my presentation.
