Browse the latest research summaries in the field of mental health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord, 2010 • March 1, 2010
This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the International Spinal Cord Injury Basic Pain Data Set (ISCIBPDS) items when used as self-report measures by individuals with spinal cord injury (...
KEY FINDING: The ISCIBPDS items measuring pain interference, intensity, site(s), frequency, duration, and timing are useful and valid for individuals with SCI and chronic pain.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2009 • June 1, 2009
This study describes the development of a taxonomy of psychology interventions in SCI rehabilitation. The taxonomy includes four major categories: assessment, psychotherapeutic interventions, psychoed...
KEY FINDING: The psychology taxonomy includes 4 major clinical categories: assessment, psychotherapeutic interventions, psychoeducational interventions, and consultation.
Rehabil Psychol, 2009 • November 1, 2009
This study compared the PHQ-9 and OAHMQ for assessing depressive symptoms in individuals with SCI. The measures were highly correlated overall, but estimated prevalence of depressive disorders varied ...
KEY FINDING: The PHQ-9 and OAHMQ were significantly correlated (r=.78).
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2011 • January 1, 2011
This systematic review investigated the associations between psychosocial factors and adjustment to chronic pain in individuals with physical disabilities, focusing on spinal cord injury (SCI), acquir...
KEY FINDING: Psychosocial factors, including catastrophizing, coping styles, and social support, are significantly linked to pain and dysfunction across various disability groups.
Rehabil Psychol, 2011 • February 1, 2011
This review of CBT interventions post SCI found Level 1 and Level 2 evidence supporting the effectiveness of CBT on significantly decreasing depressive symptoms after SCI. Conflicting Level 2 evidence...
KEY FINDING: CBT is effective in reducing the incidence of major depressive disorder and maintaining the reduction in persons with SCI.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2011 • October 1, 2011
This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ) in a mixed sample of adults with physical disabilities. The results provide general support for the...
KEY FINDING: The original scoring system of the CIQ showed acceptable internal consistency for the Total scale and Home Integration subscale, but not for Social Integration and Productive Activities.
NeuroRehabilitation, 2011 • January 1, 2011
The study estimated the prevalence of MDD at 1 and 5 years post SCI and found a significant decrease in the odds of MDD from year 1 to year 5. Several factors were identified as significantly associat...
KEY FINDING: The prevalence of MDD was 11.9% at 1 year and 9.7% at 5 years post SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2011 • August 1, 2011
The study identifies demographics, method of injury, length of stay, psychiatric diagnosis, rehabilitation outcome, and demographic data for those admitted to a Scottish Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation...
KEY FINDING: Falls are the primary cause of spinal column fracture in the DSH group, with most falls occurring in residential settings.
Medicine, 2017 • July 1, 2017
The study aimed to evaluate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy on depression and anxiety in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury (ISCI). Sixty patients were divided into HBO, psycho...
KEY FINDING: HBO therapy and psychotherapy both significantly reduced depression (HAMD scores) compared to the control group.
Assessment, 2019 • June 1, 2019
This study evaluated the measurement properties of the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) in a sample of 17,897 people with spinal cord injury (48%, n = 8,566), traumatic brain injury (44%, n = 7,941...
KEY FINDING: The SWLS functions similarly across SCI, TBI, and BI populations, supporting comparisons between these groups.