Browse the latest research summaries in the field of healthcare for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord, 2023 • March 24, 2023
The study evaluated the effectiveness of a school-based road safety campaign by assessing students' knowledge before and after a presentation by AESLEME instructors. The results showed a significant i...
KEY FINDING: There was a statistically significant (p < 0.01) increase in correct answers after the presentation.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study examined the association between the strength of primary care and access to follow-up health services among persons with chronic SCI in eleven European countries. The study found that stron...
KEY FINDING: Twelve percent of participants reported unmet healthcare needs, with the highest percentage in Poland (25%) and the lowest in Switzerland and Spain (7%).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • March 8, 2023
This study aimed to identify common, potentially harmful drug interactions in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and associated risk factors. The study found that almost three out of ten indivi...
KEY FINDING: Almost three out of ten individuals with spinal cord injury were at risk of having a potentially harmful drug interaction.
International Journal for Equity in Health, 2023 • January 1, 2023
The study found that better health status is evident among high-income groups, reflected in pro-rich inequalities. Age at the time of injury is the most important factor explaining inequalities in yea...
KEY FINDING: Better health outcomes (more years living with the injury) are more likely observed among high-income groups.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • March 20, 2023
The study developed a comprehensive assessment tool for evaluating the quality of care (QoC) for individuals with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI). The tool incorporates indicators across the con...
KEY FINDING: The study identified 94 concepts for QoC through a scoping review and qualitative interviews with experts.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2023 • November 1, 2023
This study provides proof of concept for the development of a Pediatric Functional Status eScore (PFSeS) using billing data from electronic medical records. Expert clinicians' categorization of billin...
KEY FINDING: The top 250 and 500 codes identified by statistical modeling were mostly comprised of codes selected by the consultant panel (78–80% of the top 250 and 71–78% of the top 500).
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2023 • April 3, 2023
This study highlights the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships to support QI of care for persons with complex conditions. It provides practical strategies to determine mutual priorities that p...
KEY FINDING: Enhancing the utility and reliability of registry data is crucial for successful QI initiatives.
Spinal Cord, 2023 • April 3, 2023
This study evaluated the association between residential living location and various outcomes after traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) in Atlantic Canada. The study found similar health outcomes betw...
KEY FINDING: Individuals from urban area codes reported a greater magnitude of perceived barriers on the policies and work/school subscales of the CHIEF-SF.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2023 • June 5, 2023
This study examined the association between health system characteristics and access to health services among persons with SCI and to what extent this association is modified by socio-demographic and h...
KEY FINDING: The country of residence was the most important factor in facilitating health service access.
Global Spine Journal, 2024 • July 1, 2024
This study describes the socioeconomic characteristics of people living with SCI in Spain and their satisfaction with the public healthcare system. The study used data from the International Spinal Co...
KEY FINDING: A large majority (89.2%) of the surveyed individuals with SCI were unemployed, and 77.1% received a disability pension.