Browse the latest research summaries in the field of healthcare for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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BMC Health Services Research, 2017 • June 20, 2017
This study identifies challenges and potential improvements in the admission process for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients at a specialized clinic, focusing on five themes derived from interviews with...
KEY FINDING: Patient and family characteristics significantly influence the admission process, requiring individualized approaches.
Eur Spine J, 2008 • July 18, 2008
The study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVT) compared to conservative medical therapy (CMT) for acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures. PVT showed superior short-ter...
KEY FINDING: PVT resulted in a significantly greater reduction in pain and improvement in ambulation and activities of daily living at 1 week and 3 months compared to CMT.
West J Med, 1991 • May 1, 1991
The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center data base contains information collected prospectively on 13,763 persons injured since 1973 and treated at model systems of care throughout the Unite...
KEY FINDING: Most SCI patients are discharged to a private residence and remain there long-term.
West J Med, 1991 • May 1, 1991
Requests for ventilator removal by patients with quadriplegia who require ventilator use have become more frequent. The first consideration before formulating a response to such a request is determini...
KEY FINDING: There is a distinction between suicidal ideation and a thoughtful choice to discontinue life-sustaining treatment.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2009 • January 1, 2009
Ernest H.J. Bors, MD, played a pivotal role in the care of veterans with spinal cord injuries after World War II, developing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to address their complex needs....
KEY FINDING: Dr. Bors developed a holistic multidisciplinary approach that formed the foundation for modern SCI centers.
PM R, 2009 • March 1, 2009
The study aimed to characterize osteoporosis management practices in SCI patients within the VA healthcare system due to the absence of established guidelines. A web-based survey was distributed to VH...
KEY FINDING: More than half of the respondents (54%) actively prescribe medications for SCI-induced bone loss, with bisphosphonates and vitamin D being the most common choices.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2009 • August 1, 2009
This prospective observational study investigated the nosocomial transmission of highly resistant microorganisms (HRMOs) in a spinal cord rehabilitation ward. The study found a strong correlation betw...
KEY FINDING: Nine different HRMOs were isolated from urine samples of 15 patients, with E. coli being the most prevalent.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2011 • January 1, 2011
The SCIRehab Project documents in detail the processes involved in SCI rehabilitation. The study found substantial variability in treatment patterns, suggesting a lack of a single standard of care. Th...
KEY FINDING: The study included 141,938 treatment sessions, totaling 107,804 hours of therapy and education.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2011 • January 1, 2011
This study investigates the amount and distribution of treatment time during inpatient SCI rehabilitation across different disciplines and patient groups. The findings reveal significant variations in...
KEY FINDING: The average length of stay was 55 days, with patients receiving an average of 180 hours of treatment, or 24 hours per week.
Surgical Neurology International, 2011 • November 19, 2011
The study compared surgical stabilization versus non-operative management in patients with complete spinal cord injuries (SCI) in Pakistan. The study found that non-operative management resulted in sh...
KEY FINDING: Patients in the operative group took longer time to rehabilitation.