Browse the latest research summaries in the field of mental health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Psychol Med, 2023 • April 1, 2023
This study examined racial/ethnic differences in posttraumatic symptoms within three months after trauma using data from the AURORA study. It compared PTSD, depression, anxiety, and dissociation sympt...
KEY FINDING: Black participants showed reduced posttraumatic depression and anxiety symptoms overall compared to Hispanic participants and White participants.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of online psychosocial interventions for anxiety and depression in individuals with SCI. The study found that online interventions led to significant impr...
KEY FINDING: Internet-based psychosocial interventions had a small effect on reducing overall anxiety and depression symptoms at the end of the study period.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study assessed the experienced quality of psychosocial reintegration and determined the influence of employment, injury related characteristics and living situation among individuals who have sus...
KEY FINDING: Employment status significantly influences psychosocial reintegration, with employed individuals reporting better outcomes.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • July 1, 2023
This systematic review examined the frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adults with SCI, and associated risk and protective factors. The review found notable rates of suicidal ideation ...
KEY FINDING: The frequency of suicidal ideation ranged from 4% to 67% within study samples.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
The study aimed to determine the dyadic adjustment between individuals with SCI and their spouses, the relationship between their sexual self-consciousness and sexual life, and to evaluate it accordin...
KEY FINDING: Most individuals with spinal cord injuries experienced sexual dysfunction.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • February 1, 2024
This scoping review aimed to explore outcome measures used in upper extremity rehabilitation and research for spinal cord injury, and to investigate their psychometric properties. The review identifie...
KEY FINDING: Four outcome measures (GRASSP, AuSpinal, SHFT, TRI-HFT) and nine psychometric studies were selected.
J Clin Sleep Med, 2023 • April 1, 2023
This study assessed the association of insomnia symptoms and psychiatric symptoms in patients with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D). The study found that insomnia symptoms are predictive of depre...
KEY FINDING: Insomnia severity was associated with depression and anxiety symptom severity in veterans with SCI/D.
Molecular Psychiatry, 2023 • February 1, 2023
The study examined racial/ethnic differences in neurophysiological reactivity and connectivity following trauma exposure using fMRI and psychophysiology. Findings revealed that Black and Hispanic indi...
KEY FINDING: Black participants showed lower tonic skin conductance levels and startle compared to White participants, but no differences were observed in physiological reactions to threat.
Molecular Psychiatry, 2023 • March 17, 2023
The study investigated the relationship between childhood maltreatment, white matter microstructure, and posttraumatic symptoms in adults who recently experienced trauma. The researchers found that ch...
KEY FINDING: Childhood maltreatment load predicted 6-month PTSD symptoms.
PLOS ONE, 2023 • March 20, 2023
This study protocol outlines a pilot randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of a Physical-Psychological Integrative (PPI) online group intervention on community-dwelling spinal cord injur...
KEY FINDING: The study aims to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of the PPI intervention on physical inactivity, depression, and chronic pain in community-dwelling SCI survivors.