Calidad de vida en personas con discapacidad usuarias de silla de ruedas en Medellín, Colombia, 2024.

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Title:	Calidad de vida en personas con discapacidad usuarias de silla de ruedas en Medellín, Colombia, 2024.
Authors:	Salazar Henao, Edwin Alberto¹ ealberto.salazar@udea.edu.co, Vela Zúñiga, Ángela Geovanna²
Source:	Revista Médica de Risaralda. ene-jun2026, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p107-121. 15p.
Subjects:	QUALITY of life, WHEELCHAIRS, QUALITY of life measurement, SOCIAL bonds, PSYCHOLOGICAL well-being, DISABILITIES
Geographic Terms:	MEDELLIN (Colombia), COLOMBIA
Abstract (English):	Objective: To determine the perceived quality of life of people with disabilities who use a wheelchair assistance device to get around in Medellín, Colombia 2024. Method: Cross-sectional study, with primary source of information and non-probability sampling. To assess quality of life and obtain the profile in its four domains (Psychological, Environment, Physical and Social relationships) the WHOQOL-BREF scale was used and Internal consistency was validated with Cronbach's Alpha. Results: Device users are from middle and low socioeconomic strata, their ages ranged between 23 and 68 years. 52.5% stated that using the device contributes to improving their mental health, and 37.5% have a positive perception of their quality of life. According to the WHOQOL-BREF domains, the psychological domain obtained the highest average score (M=75.08; SD=18.3), followed by the environmental domain (M=66.75; SD=16.4) and the physical domain (M=64.35; SD=18.4). The social relations domain showed the lowest mean (M=61.28; SD=22.2) and the greatest dispersion (CV=36.3%). All domains presented acceptable internal consistency (α≥0.7). Conclusion: The device increases psychological well-being and encourages participation, with a positive impact on physical and mental health. This improves the user's quality of life and significantly reduces stress and anxiety, increasing feelings of happiness. Which makes the device an indispensable tool for improving the quality of life of people with disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish):	Objetivo: Determinar la calidad de vida percibida en personas con discapacidad que utilizan un dispositivo de asistencia (silla de ruedas) para movilizarse en Medellín, Colombia, 2024. Método: Estudio transversal, con fuente de información primaria y muestreo no probabilístico. Para evaluar la calidad de vida y obtener el perfil en sus cuatro dominios (psicológico, ambiente, físico y relaciones sociales), se utilizó la escala WHOQOL-BREF; la consistencia interna se evaluó mediante el alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: Los usuarios del dispositivo pertenecen a estratos socioeconómicos medio y bajo; su edad osciló entre 23 y 68 años. El 52,5 % afirmó que el uso del dispositivo contribuye a mejorar su salud mental y el 37,5 % reportó una percepción positiva de su calidad de vida. Según los dominios del WHOQOL-BREF, el psicológico obtuvo la puntuación promedio más alta (M = 75,08; DE = 18,3), seguido por el dominio del entorno (M = 66,75; DE = 16,4) y el dominio físico (M = 64,35; DE = 18,4). El dominio de relaciones sociales mostró la media más baja (M = 61,28; DE = 22,2) y la mayor dispersión (CV = 36,3 %). Todos los dominios presentaron consistencia interna aceptable (α ≥ 0,7). Conclusión: El uso del dispositivo se asocia con un mayor bienestar psicológico y con la participación social, con impacto positivo percibido en la salud física y mental, lo que podría contribuir a mejorar la calidad de vida y a reducir el estrés y la ansiedad. Esto sugiere que el dispositivo es una herramienta relevante para mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas con discapacidad. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Objective: To determine the perceived quality of life of people with disabilities who use a wheelchair assistance device to get around in Medellín, Colombia 2024. Method: Cross-sectional study, with primary source of information and non-probability sampling. To assess quality of life and obtain the profile in its four domains (Psychological, Environment, Physical and Social relationships) the WHOQOL-BREF scale was used and Internal consistency was validated with Cronbach's Alpha. Results: Device users are from middle and low socioeconomic strata, their ages ranged between 23 and 68 years. 52.5% stated that using the device contributes to improving their mental health, and 37.5% have a positive perception of their quality of life. According to the WHOQOL-BREF domains, the psychological domain obtained the highest average score (M=75.08; SD=18.3), followed by the environmental domain (M=66.75; SD=16.4) and the physical domain (M=64.35; SD=18.4). The social relations domain showed the lowest mean (M=61.28; SD=22.2) and the greatest dispersion (CV=36.3%). All domains presented acceptable internal consistency (α≥0.7). Conclusion: The device increases psychological well-being and encourages participation, with a positive impact on physical and mental health. This improves the user's quality of life and significantly reduces stress and anxiety, increasing feelings of happiness. Which makes the device an indispensable tool for improving the quality of life of people with disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01220667
DOI:	10.22517/25395203.25922