Browse the latest research summaries in the field of healthcare for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Scientific Reports, 2023 • January 12, 2023
This study surveyed 618 Brazilian adults with SCI to identify their main difficulties and research priorities. The most significant challenges reported were locomotion/accessibility, neurogenic bladde...
KEY FINDING: The primary difficulties reported by participants after SCI were related to locomotion/accessibility (70.9%), neurogenic bladder (68.8%), neurogenic bowel (48.2%), and sexuality (36.1%).
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • February 3, 2023
This internet-based survey examined the incidence and frequency of symptomatic urinary tract infections (sUTIs) in persons with spinal cord lesions (SCL) in Japan, focusing on different catheter types...
KEY FINDING: The incidence of sUTI was significantly higher in the ISC group (52.2%) compared to the IDC group (31.4%).
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • January 1, 2023
The study investigated risk factors and healthcare utilization costs associated with UTIs in individuals with SCI using IBM’s Marketscan Database from 2000-2019. Results showed that younger age, femal...
KEY FINDING: Younger age, female sex, thoracic level of injury, noncommercial insurance, and having at least one comorbidity were associated with increased odds of UTI.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2019 • December 1, 2019
The study explored the implementation of a peer-mentor training program within SCI Canada, finding a positive context for implementing evidence-based practices, although resource constraints pose chal...
KEY FINDING: Participants displayed a generally positive attitude toward evidence-based practices and organizational readiness for change, with peer support being central to SCI Canada's mission.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • August 24, 2020
This study determined the mortality rate, as well as reasons for death, 4 years after injury and determine the point prevalence of secondary medical complications of those alive after 4 years, living ...
KEY FINDING: Almost one-quarter of persons with TSCI have died 4 years after injury.
BMC Health Services Research, 2020 • September 9, 2020
The study highlights the challenging experiences of individuals with CSCI and their families during post-injury care in the UK, particularly in non-specialized units where specialist care is often lac...
KEY FINDING: Participants reported significant adjustments to their injury and physical limitations, requiring support from family and external organizations.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study used a modified Hanlon method to prioritize domains of spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation care for adults with SCI/D in Canada. An external advisory committee ranked 15 rehabilitation ...
KEY FINDING: Eleven key domains of SCI rehabilitation care were prioritized, including cardiometabolic health, community participation and employment, and emotional well-being.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
The SCI-High initiative established indicators to assess EWB in adults with SCI/D within 18 months post-rehabilitation admission. The indicators are designed to identify symptoms of depression and anx...
KEY FINDING: The selected structure indicator is the proportion of staff with appropriate education and training in EWB and access to experts and resources.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2022 • December 1, 2022
This mixed-methods study aims to develop consensus-based guidelines for diagnosing complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) in individuals with spinal cord injury and neurogenic lower urinary tract...
KEY FINDING: The study will produce diagnostic guidelines for cUTI among people with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) due to SCI/D.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
A summit was held to identify priorities for collaborative efforts to advance primary and community care for persons with SCI and inform the development of a provincial SCI strategy. The summit involv...
KEY FINDING: Summit participants emphasized the importance of creating a network of key stakeholders to enable knowledge sharing and collaboration to improve SCI care.