Introduction: Spinal cord injury means not only physical changes that lead to a reduced or complete inability in performing daily life activities, but also numerous complications: neurogenic bladder and bowel, urinary tract infections, pressure ulcer, orthostatic hypotension, fractures, deep vein thrombosis, spasticity, heterotrophic oscillations, contractures, autonomic dysreflexia, pulmonary and cardiovascular complications, depression. These complications directly affect patient and his family quality of life. Purpose: in this work we would like to present the quality of life of patient with spinal cord injury at the theoretical level. The objectives are: to define the quality of life of patient with spine cord injury and family, to describe the role of nursing care in the acute period of health care, in a rehabilitation institution and in the patient's home environment, and patient and family-centred nursing care with the goal to raise the quality of life of a patient with spinal cord injury. Methods: descriptive method of work was used in this diploma. The basic literature in English was searched using the CINAHL and PubMed databases and the Google Scholar web browser, the following restrictions were set: full-text, scientific and expert revised editions, English language, time period between 2008 and 2018. Basic literature in Slovenian language was searched in national bibliographic database catalog COBISS+. The search constraints were: time period between 2008 and 2018, accessibility infull text, slovene language. Results and discussion: Primary goals of health care and rehabilitation are stabilization of patient`s health, independence in basic daily activities, establishment of re-walk without aids or at least standing. Global goals of rehabilitation are the best possible integration into society and the highest possible quality of life. From patient poit of view good quality of life is assessed by the ability to adapt to the situation. Access to adequate medical treatment and medical technical devices, active participation and learning, financial support, personalized home and wider environment, the possibility of active transport and domestic support is important. Patient's family needs during health care are accurate and fair information about the patient's health, expected progress and possible forms of assistance and active learning. Conclusion: Nurses teach the patient and his family with active involvement in health care to cope with possible complications due to spinal cord failure, so the patient and family can focus on their own goals and quality of life.
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