Browse the latest research summaries in the field of disability for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Disabil Rehabil, 2023 • August 1, 2023
This study investigated online health information (OHI) seeking among women with physical disabilities, focusing on their use of the Internet, frequently searched topics, perceived usefulness of OHI, ...
KEY FINDING: Women with disabilities use a wide variety of online health resources.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study investigates healthcare utilization patterns among community-living individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the United States, focusing on primary, SCI-specific, dental, and optical ca...
KEY FINDING: A significant portion of individuals with SCI do not utilize healthcare services, including primary, SCI-specific, dental, and optical care, at recommended rates.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2023 • April 4, 2023
This study revealed that subjective indicators of SES negatively impact on health, whereas evidence for the moderating role of gender in this association was weak. The inconsistent results of the SES ...
KEY FINDING: Financial hardship and lower subjective social status were associated with poorer health outcomes in four out of five indicators in the total sample.
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This study explored the impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the quality of physical activity (PA) participation among adults with disabilities, using a mixed-methods design involving interview...
KEY FINDING: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated adjustments in participants' PA participation, leading to increased engagement in sedentary activities.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • June 20, 2023
This qualitative study explored the perceptions of people with SCI who participated in a disability education session for medical students, aiming to improve the session's content and structure. The s...
KEY FINDING: Participants felt the role play portion of the session was too short and suggested adding time or a second session later in medical school.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2023 • July 28, 2023
The article addresses the underrepresentation of individuals with disabilities in research and the scientific workforce, focusing on recommendations from the NIH and contextualizing them for the spina...
KEY FINDING: People with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in research and discussions on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 2024 • January 1, 2024
The Canadian Spinal Cord Injury–Rehabilitation Association (CSCI-RA) is celebrating its emphasis on inclusivity and engagement. The intent of the conference theme is not to highlight the benefits of i...
KEY FINDING: Diverse and inclusive teams are more creative, innovative, and relevant.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2024 • May 14, 2024
This article emphasizes the importance of providing the best standard of intermittent catheterisation (IC) care to individuals with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), highlighting the...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with NLUTD have the right to access the best evidence-based standard of IC care available, including adequate and comfortable facilities.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This qualitative study investigated the perspectives of rehabilitation professionals on human rights, disability, and access to science and technology, focusing on those specializing in spinal cord in...
KEY FINDING: Most rehabilitation professionals were unaware of disability-relevant human rights doctrine, including the right to science.
Front. Sports Act. Living, 2024 • December 3, 2024
This cross-sectional study assessed physical activity levels and sedentary behavior among persons with disabilities in Qatar. The study found that regular exercise had a positive impact on psychologic...
KEY FINDING: A majority of participants felt psychologically and emotionally better with regular physical activity.