Browse the latest research summaries in the field of mental health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • May 1, 2015
The study developed and tested the SCI-QOL Positive Affect and Well-being (PAWB) item bank, a new tool for measuring positive emotions in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The researchers u...
KEY FINDING: The SCI-QOL PAWB bank is a reliable and valid way to measure positive emotions and well-being in people with spinal cord injuries.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • May 1, 2015
The study describes the development and testing of the SCI-QOL Self-esteem item bank, a new tool for measuring self-esteem in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The item bank was developed usi...
KEY FINDING: A unidimensional model was observed, indicating that the items in the bank measure a single construct of self-esteem.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
The editorial discusses a study that highlights the challenges of rehabilitation for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite challenges, the editorial emphasizes the resilience of people in...
KEY FINDING: The featured study found that 58% of participants with myelopathy reported sleep disturbance, 33% endorsed fatigue, and 42% had probable depression.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study investigated the prevalence of depression in individuals with SCI and its relationship with demographic and socioeconomic factors. It found a high prevalence of depression (49.3%) among par...
KEY FINDING: Almost half (49.3%) of the participants experienced mild to severe depression following their spinal cord injury.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2016 • February 1, 2016
The study aimed to identify depression trajectories during the first year after SCI and to determine baseline predictors of these trajectories. A cohort of 141 participants was assessed at 3, 6, 9, an...
KEY FINDING: Three distinct depression trajectories were identified: stable low depression (63.8%), mild to moderate depression (29.1%), and persistent moderate to severe depression (7.1%).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • May 1, 2016
This study aimed to translate and validate the Spinal Cord Injury Falls Concern Scale (SCI-FCS) for use in a Norwegian-speaking population of wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries. The translated...
KEY FINDING: All items showed satisfactory percentage agreement (≥69%) between test and retest, indicating good consistency in responses.
Rehabil Psychol, 2016 • February 1, 2016
The study examined the independent contributions of vulnerability and resilience factors to pain-related outcomes in individuals with chronic pain and physical disabilities. Results indicated that res...
KEY FINDING: Both resilience and vulnerability factors significantly contribute to pain outcomes.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • May 1, 2018
This study developed and validated the SCI-QOL Pain Interference item bank and the SCI-QOL Pain Behavior scale, which are optimized for individuals with SCI. The measures were developed using qualitat...
KEY FINDING: The SCI-QOL Pain Interference item bank and the SCI-QOL Pain Behavior scale demonstrated robust psychometric properties.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • January 1, 2018
The study aimed to estimate the point prevalence of mental disorders among U.S. military Veterans receiving outpatient care in the VA Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI/D) system of care. Data was ...
KEY FINDING: Approximately 40% of Veterans with SCI had at least one mental disorder diagnosis, with depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders being the most common.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2016 • April 1, 2016
This study investigated factors associated with resilience among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) through qualitative analyses of written comments from a cross-sectional survey. The analyses ...
KEY FINDING: Resilience was frequently associated with having a positive outlook on life, including optimism and a sense of personal responsibility.