Author/Editor		Burger, Helena; Marinček, Črt
Title		The influence of post-polio syndrome on independence and life satisfaction
Type		članek
Source		Disabil Rehabil
Vol. and No.		Letnik 22, št. 7
Publication year		2000
Volume		str. 318-22
Language		eng
Abstract		Purpose: The aim of the study was to find out the influence of the new symptoms on life satisfaction and independent living and the most frequent disabilities in patients with post-polio syndrome that are affecting the satisfaction and independence. Method: A questionnaire was sent to all the post-polio survivors (207) who visited the Rehabilitation Institute in Ljubljana at least once in the last ten years. We got 100 answers, which were analysed by SPSS (statistical package for social sciences). Results: Sixty nine reported that they had new symptoms that may be classified as post-polio syndrome. Conclusions: We have found that the new symptoms in post-polio survivors, which may be classified as post-polio syndrome, increased their walking and climbing stairs disability, increased their disability to perform daily activities and also decreased their satisfaction with life.
Descriptors		POSTPOLIOMYELITIS SYNDROME ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING QUESTIONNAIRES WALKING DISABLED CANES WHEELCHAIRS CRUTCHES