Browse the latest research summaries in the field of covid-19 for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to resources and psychological well-being in individuals with SCI, comparing data collected before and during the pandemic. The findi...
KEY FINDING: The study found that a significant percentage of participants reported limited access to regular activities, healthcare information, PPE, food, and medication refills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eur J Transl Myol, 2022 • January 22, 2022
The rapid spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 globally will challenge the accessibility and the delivery of physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) services. Many health c...
KEY FINDING: TR is a subfield of telemedicine (TM), defined as the provision of rehabilitation services to patients at a remote location via telecommunication technologies and teleconference apps such as Skype (Microsoft Co), Facebook Messenger (Facebook Inc), Viber (Rakuten Group Inc), and WhatsApp (Facebook Inc).
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2022 • February 1, 2022
This systematic review examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity levels in individuals with neurological diseases. The review found that physical activity levels decreased duri...
KEY FINDING: Most studies reported a reduction in physical activity levels following the COVID-19 pandemic among individuals with neurological diseases.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2022 • February 7, 2022
This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, behavioral practices, and psychological impact of COVID-19 among people with spinal cord injury (SCI) undergoing in-patient rehabilitation in Banglade...
KEY FINDING: Participants generally demonstrated a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding COVID-19, with an overall mean knowledge score of 8.59 ± 2.3 out of 12.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • February 26, 2022
The study aimed to assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life (QOL) of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Egypt. The results clearly indicated decreased QOL across all...
KEY FINDING: All four QOL domains (Physical Health, Psychological, Social Relationships, and Environment) showed a statistically significant decrease in individuals with SCI during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cells, 2022 • April 9, 2022
The study evaluated surgical outcomes in SCI patients undergoing pressure ulcer reconstruction, comparing pre-pandemic (non-COVID) and pandemic (post-COVID) groups. Post-COVID patients showed increase...
KEY FINDING: SCI patients with a recent COVID-19 diagnosis experienced worse recovery and severe postoperative complications after pressure ulcer surgery, often requiring reintervention.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2022 • January 1, 2022
The study aimed to understand how COVID-19 affected the daily lives of people living with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). Key themes included challenges related to caregiving, effects on mental and...
KEY FINDING: Interactions with caregivers for daily living activities were complicated by fears of contracting or transmitting COVID-19.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 • May 14, 2022
This case report highlights the unique hygiene-related challenges faced by individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, focusing on two paraplegic patients. The...
KEY FINDING: Mobility restriction in SCI directly hinders hand hygiene practices, making it difficult for individuals to maintain cleanliness.
Journal of Frailty, Sarcopenia and Falls, 2022 • June 1, 2022
COVID-19 patients are susceptible to malnutrition and sarcopenia due to factors such as inactivity, comorbidities, cytokine response, nutritional deficiencies, and treatment side effects. Malnutrition...
KEY FINDING: Malnutrition and sarcopenia are common in COVID-19 patients due to factors like inactivity, comorbidities, and the body's inflammatory response.
Health Soc Care Community, 2022 • July 16, 2022
This longitudinal study investigated the impact of lifting social distancing restrictions on priority domains for people with disability including autonomy and participation, access to health services...
KEY FINDING: Participants experienced a significant increase in health conditions after the lifting of social distancing restrictions.