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, 2015 • January 1, 2015
The Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP) is seeking new leadership for the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine (JSCM). An article emphasizes the significance of urodynamic studies in SCI pa...
KEY FINDING: Urodynamic studies are crucial for precise neurological assessment in determining appropriate bladder management for patients with SCI.
ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research, 2016 • October 3, 2016
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic event leading to physical deconditioning, secondary complications, and high health care costs. A significant portion of individuals with SCI do not engage in su...
KEY FINDING: Approximately 65% of the spinal cord-injured population in the US engages in insufficient physical activity.
Cureus, 2015 • January 7, 2015
This study assessed the validity and objectivity of the acceptance decision algorithm to the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) PSC. The study demonstrated that acceptance decisions were valid ...
KEY FINDING: Acceptance decisions at VAPAHCS PSC were valid and without bias.
Implementation Science, 2015 • August 21, 2015
The study used mixed methods to evaluate the implementation of MRSA prevention guidelines in VA SCI/D Centers using the PARiHS framework. Findings revealed barriers such as lack of awareness among phy...
KEY FINDING: Approximately 36% of SCI/D providers surveyed had not seen, did not remember seeing, or had never heard of the MRSA SCI/D guidelines.
Royal College of Physicians, 2015 • January 1, 2015
The letter discusses an audit on the use of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, highlighting its limitations due to the altered physiology of these patients. ...
KEY FINDING: The NEWS system missed 37% of observation records for tetraplegics and 65% for paraplegics who were unwell.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2016 • July 7, 2016
This case report describes the challenges of managing CRE infections in a spinal cord injury rehabilitation unit, highlighting the risk factors, treatment complexities, and impact on patient rehabilit...
KEY FINDING: A patient with paraplegia developed a CRE urinary tract infection and sepsis one month post-injury, requiring treatment with colistin.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
The editorial reflects on a study highlighting high healthcare utilization among individuals with traumatic SCI in the first year post-injury, noting significant rehospitalization, ER visits, and skil...
KEY FINDING: Rehospitalization rates are unacceptably high among individuals with SCI, with significant variation among different centers.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2018 • June 14, 2018
This study investigates health care processes and outcomes of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) care in South Africa and Sweden to strengthen management guidelines for SCI. The study will describe a...
KEY FINDING: The study hypothesizes that processes of care will better align with international guidelines in Sweden compared to South Africa.
TELEMEDICINE and e-HEALTH, 2017 • July 1, 2017
This study examined the implementation of Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) for veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) from a sociotechnical perspective. The findings highlight the imp...
KEY FINDING: Workflow and communication challenges, such as coordinating logistics and ensuring effective communication between CVT team members across facilities, were widely reported as implementation barriers.
BMC Health Services Research, 2016 • January 6, 2016
The study reviewed ambulatory services provided by the Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service (QSCIS) to identify the potential for telehealth to improve access for patients living in non-metropolita...
KEY FINDING: 74% of patients referred to the QSCIS were male, with a median age of 51 years.