Browse the latest research summaries in the field of covid-19 for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord, 2020 • July 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed major challenges for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and the specialized units that care for them. The rapid spread of the virus necessitated quick reorgani...
KEY FINDING: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a rapid reorganization of SCI units within general hospital complexes.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • July 27, 2020
This study describes the case fatality of COVID-19 infection in Veterans with SCI/D using operational reports from the VHA SCI/D Registry. The case fatality rate in Veterans with SCI/D was significant...
KEY FINDING: The case fatality rate of COVID-19 in Veterans with SCI/D was 19% as of June 30, 2020.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • July 26, 2020
This study investigated whether COVID-19 presents atypically or has a worse prognosis in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) compared to able-bodied individuals. The results indicated that despite a ...
KEY FINDING: SCI patients exhibited a significantly more advanced age and a higher prevalence of comorbidities compared to able-bodied healthcare workers.
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This case report highlights the need for increased vigilance in screening and treatment for VTE in high-risk patients, such as those with SCI and concurrent COVID-19. The patient developed extensive b...
KEY FINDING: The patient developed extensive bilateral lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) despite chemoprophylaxis.
Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2020 • October 21, 2020
This study used a proteomic approach to understand the molecular mechanisms of COVID-19 infections in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, aiming to identify biomarkers and potential therapeutic options...
KEY FINDING: Differentially expressed proteins were identified in SCI patients with COVID-19, with 20 proteins upregulated and 13 downregulated.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2021 • January 1, 2021
In August 2020, the Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre (SIRC) in Nepal experienced a large COVID-19 outbreak among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The center is located one hour outside th...
KEY FINDING: A total of 103 out of 238 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 during the outbreak, including patients, caregivers, staff, and vocational training participants.
PM&R, 2021 • January 1, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), particularly regarding access to caregivers and life-sustaining resources. The study ...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI/D face challenges in maintaining consistent caregiver support due to the pandemic.
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This study examines the impact of COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions on neurosurgical trauma management in two Level 1 trauma centers in Santa Clara County. The study found a decrease in TBI and s...
KEY FINDING: There was a decrease in the number of TBI and spinal fractures during the post-policy period.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • September 20, 2022
The study analyzed data from 4,562 persons with SCI who were tested for COVID-19 between March and July 2020. The case fatality rate for persons with SCI and a positive test for COVID-19 was 12%, high...
KEY FINDING: African Americans had increased odds of testing positive for COVID-19.
Rehabil Psychol, 2023 • February 1, 2023
This study used qualitative interviews to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with SCI, focusing on health care use, weight management, and psychosocial factors. The findings re...
KEY FINDING: Participants experienced lapses in primary and SCI-specialty care, rehabilitation/therapy services, and home care, but some made use of telehealth services.