Objective: Using quantitative research for finding the most common problems of paraplegics in the area of daily life activities. Methods: Modified standardized questionnaire SCIM (Spinal Cord Independence Measurement). Results: Exploratory research has shown that the most common problem in the performance of day-to-day activities is emptying urine and faeces. In case of mobility there are shifts: wheelchair – car. Conclusion: The results confirmed that people with a diagnosis of paraplegia usually need full or partial assistance in performing basic daily life activities. For this reason, family members need to be involved in patient care during their hospitalization at the rehabilitation facility.