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, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study investigated subjective well-being, mental health, and resilience in individuals with chronic SCI over a 5-year period. It aimed to determine if those with returned subjective well-being we...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with chronic SCI may be vulnerable to mental health issues even after exhibiting good resilience.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • July 1, 2017
This case report presents a rare instance of acute spinal cord ischemia (ASCIS) in a young male following cannabis use. The patient's lack of traditional risk factors and the temporal proximity of can...
KEY FINDING: A 25-year-old male experienced ASCIS 20 minutes after smoking cannabis, with no other significant risk factors for stroke.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • July 4, 2018
This study examined the identity narratives of individuals with SCI participating in a therapeutic songwriting intervention. The intervention involved creating songs about past, present, and future se...
KEY FINDING: Three participants demonstrated positive trajectories in identity reintegration, while three showed negative trajectories, and two were ambiguous.
Neuroscientist, 2015 • April 1, 2015
People with incomplete SCI often have motor disabilities due to spasticity and poor muscle control, which can be caused by abnormal spinal reflex activity. Operant conditioning of spinal reflexes can ...
KEY FINDING: Up-conditioning of the soleus H-reflex in rats with SCI strengthened stance and eliminated gait asymmetry.
Electronic Physician, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This qualitative study explored the facilitators of post-traumatic growth in 16 Iranian patients with spinal cord injury. The study used in-depth interviews and content analysis to identify key factor...
KEY FINDING: Support resources (family, friends, organizations) facilitate post-traumatic growth by providing motivation and practical help.
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2015 • May 29, 2015
The NIHTB Pattern Comparison Processing Test is a 90-s test designed to evaluate PS across the lifespan (ages 3–85). First, although test–retest reliability was good, there was evidence for a practice...
KEY FINDING: The study found evidence supporting the reliability and validity of the NIH Toolbox Pattern Comparison Processing Speed Test.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study aimed to understand the psychosocial problems of persons with SCI in Iran and explore the requirements for minimizing these difficulties through a descriptive cross-sectional study at the B...
KEY FINDING: Financial hardship due to unemployment and the high cost of living are major psychosocial problems for persons with SCI, followed by difficulties with transportation, house modification, education, marriage, social communication, sports, and entertainment.
eNeuro, 2017 • August 11, 2017
The study demonstrates that stress and GCs enhance the sprouting and regenerative growth of adult sensory axons, both in vitro and in vivo, highlighting their role as modifiers of neuronal plasticity....
KEY FINDING: DRG sensory neurons express significantly higher levels of glucocorticoid receptors (GRs) compared to brain regions like the hippocampus.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
The study examined the relationship between neurological impairment and psychosocial outcomes in youth with SCI. Neurological impairment was significantly related to participation and quality of life,...
KEY FINDING: Youth with tetraplegia participated in fewer activities than those with paraplegia or incomplete injuries.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • January 1, 2012
Spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) can present multiple threats across the lifespan, challenging self-image, abilities, and life itself. Individuals interpret each of these threats in the context of c...
KEY FINDING: People with SCI/D may face challenges to their self-image and abilities, which can occur at the time of injury or later with complications.