Housing and Health for People with Spinal Cord Injury
Author Information
Author(s): Sivakumaran Sarmitha, Kebede Tsione, Yuzwa Kirstin E., Wong Ella C. N., Sheppard Christine L., Guilcher Sara J. T., Athanasopoulos Peter, Best Krista L., Kaiser Anita, Noonan Vanessa K., Hitzig Sander L.
Primary Institution: Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Hypothesis
What is the current state of evidence about housing across the continuum for individuals with an SCI/D?
Conclusion
Housing is an understudied topic, and further research is needed to better support the housing needs of individuals with a spinal cord injury/dysfunction globally.
Supporting Evidence
- 82.4% of SCI/D participants reported having accessible housing needs.
- Home modifications are critical for improved quality of life for individuals with SCI/D.
- Accessibility issues present the most substantial barriers for the SCI/D community.
Takeaway
This study looks at how housing affects people with spinal cord injuries and finds that many need better homes to live safely and independently.
Methodology
This scoping review utilized Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and included a search of five databases and gray literature.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the inclusion of gray literature, which is not subject to peer review.
Limitations
The review was limited to English articles and may have excluded relevant studies in other languages.
Participant Demographics
Participants included individuals with spinal cord injuries, with ages ranging from 16 to 94 years, and a majority were male.
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