Browse the latest research summaries in the field of mental health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Scientific Reports, 2021 • September 14, 2021
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between psychological factors and functional outcomes in individuals with SCI. The study found that higher levels of fear, anxiety, and depression were...
KEY FINDING: Psychological variants, including fear, anxiety, and depression, were negatively correlated with functional outcomes among people with SCI.
Quality of Life Research, 2022 • November 3, 2021
This study examined the internal consistency and longitudinal measurement invariance of the SCI-QoL-BDS, a brief quality of life questionnaire, among individuals with SCI/D undergoing first inpatient ...
KEY FINDING: The SCI-QoL-BDS demonstrated good internal consistency across all measurement time points during inpatient rehabilitation.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to resources and psychological well-being in individuals with SCI, comparing data collected before and during the pandemic. The findi...
KEY FINDING: The study found that a significant percentage of participants reported limited access to regular activities, healthcare information, PPE, food, and medication refills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • February 1, 2022
Adults with traumatic SCI are at increased risk for developing both general psychological morbidity as well as most specific psychological conditions. Chronic centralized and neuropathic pain is robus...
KEY FINDING: Adults with SCI had a higher incidence of psychological morbidities compared to those without SCI.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • February 7, 2022
The study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Moorong Self-Efficacy Scale (MSES) for use with Italian-speaking individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results indicated that ...
KEY FINDING: The Italian version of the MSES (MSES-IT) demonstrated strong internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.87.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study investigates the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and mood (positive and negative affect) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), considering factors such as age, sex, and l...
KEY FINDING: Higher BMI is negatively correlated with positive affect in individuals with SCI, suggesting that increased body weight may contribute to lower motivation and enthusiasm.
J. Pers. Med., 2022 • March 16, 2022
This study aimed to investigate the association between spinal cord injury (SCI) and alcohol dependence using data from the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). The study found that th...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI had a significantly greater hazard of developing alcohol dependence syndrome compared to those without SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • April 1, 2023
This cross-sectional study examined cannabis use among women with SCI and physician knowledge. Surveys were conducted with women with SCI and physicians at a Canadian rehabilitation center to assess c...
KEY FINDING: Seven women with SCI reported cannabis use at the time of the survey, with spasticity and pain management being major benefits.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • March 8, 2022
This study developed a coding method to track physical activity barriers in adults with SCI undergoing a behavioral intervention. The results showed a significant decrease in reported barriers during ...
KEY FINDING: The number of physical activity barriers reported by adults with SCI decreased significantly during a counselling intervention.
Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, 2022 • April 28, 2022
This review highlights the importance of addressing mental health concerns during SCI rehabilitation. Untreated distress can negatively impact rehabilitation outcomes and overall quality of life. The ...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI are at a heightened risk for mental health distress, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, compared to the general population.