Author/Editor		Križnar, Agata; Marušič, Vita
Title		Vpliv uporabe računalnika na kvaliteto življenja oseb z okvaro vratne hrbtenjače
Translated title		The influence of computer usage on the quality of life of people with cervical spinal cord injury
Type		članek
Source		In: Tomšič M, Gričar N, Marušič V, et al, editors. Zbornik 40 let izobraževanja delovnih terapevtov Slovenije: človeku prijazni pristopi; 2004 maj 26-28; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Univerza v Ljubljani, Visoka šola za zdravstvo,
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 59-64
Language		slo
Abstract		With the help of activity the occupational therapy tries to establish the highest possible level. of patient's independence and so improve the quality of his or her life. People with spinal cord injury have to face severe lack in motor functions. They become dependent on other people's help at everyday activities. Heavily disabled people have now been given the chance to control a wider range of activities with the help of computer. The thesis is an analysis of a questionnaire which was carried out arnong the people with spinal cord injury. The results show the connection between the usage of computer and more independent, better life. The analysis has also shown a very big influence of motivation - the key factor of reaching therapeutical goals.
Descriptors		SPINAL CORD INJURIES QUADRIPLEGIA PARAPLEGIA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COMPUTER SYSTEMS