Browse the latest research summaries in the field of healthcare for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • September 1, 2020
The study surveyed SCI medicine physicians to identify barriers to clinical implementation of epidural stimulation for functional improvement after SCI. Physicians identified the need for more efficac...
KEY FINDING: A significant majority of surveyed physicians (61.9%) reported being asked by patients about epidural stimulation for functional improvement.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This retrospective cohort study examined the incidence and risk factors for healthcare facility-onset, healthcare facility-associated (HO-HCFA) Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in Veterans wit...
KEY FINDING: Antibiotic and PPI/H2 blocker use were independently associated with HO-HCFA CDI.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes, 2022 • June 1, 2022
This study compared the prevalence and incidence of comorbidities among adults with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCIs) across insurance types (private vs governmental insurance) in the United Stat...
KEY FINDING: Adults with TSCIs on Medicare had a significantly higher prevalence of psychological, cardiometabolic, and musculoskeletal morbidities compared to privately insured adults with TSCIs.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • September 18, 2019
The 2018 Guideline for the Identification and Management of Cardiometabolic Risk after Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) represented the first concerted effort to address a cluster of derangements and diseases t...
KEY FINDING: There is no correlation between fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) in the setting of SCI.
Journal of Orthopaedic Translation, 2020 • November 11, 2019
The Clinical Neurorestorative Therapeutic Guidelines for Spinal Cord Injury (IANR/CANR version 2019) aim to provide a therapeutic standard for clinicians and researchers to restore functions in patien...
KEY FINDING: Early decompression and stabilization (within 24 hours) after acute SCI can improve neurological outcomes, shorten hospitalization, and reduce complications.
IBRO Neuroscience Reports, 2021 • January 1, 2021
The study provides an overview of the healthcare management of SCI patients in Morocco, emphasizing the lack of a national SCI registry and the resulting scarcity of epidemiological data. SCI patients...
KEY FINDING: Epidemiological data on SCI in Morocco is scarce due to the absence of a national registry and inconsistencies in healthcare information systems.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2023 • January 10, 2023
This CEA represents a major contribution to the robotic neurorehabilitation literature and provides key benchmark data for future research. We found the most cost-effective locomotor strategy (convent...
KEY FINDING: Conventional training was more cost-effective than overground robotic training for people with incomplete SCI.
Commonhealth (Phila), 2020 • September 1, 2020
This study aimed to identify patient-level and clinical factors associated with multiple hospital readmissions in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The primary outcome was all-cause hospital ...
KEY FINDING: Lower utilization of rehabilitation services was associated with higher odds of being readmitted multiple times.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
The study aimed to develop quality indicators for urinary tract infection (UTI) management in spinal cord injury (SCI/D) rehabilitation to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use. A combination of evidenc...
KEY FINDING: A structure indicator was defined as the proportion of patients able to follow-up regarding urine culture results within 48-72 hours of collection.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • January 1, 2021
Chester H. Ho, MD, was named a Champion of Change in 2021 for his contributions to the spinal cord injury community. Dr. Ho's work includes advancements in research, improvements to healthcare systems...
KEY FINDING: Dr. Ho has contributed to advances in spinal cord injury research, including pressure injury management and prevention.