Browse the latest research summaries in the field of occupational health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Open Nursing Journal, 2013 • January 31, 2013
The study evaluated job satisfaction among healthcare professionals in a Spinal Cord Unit (SCU) in Turin, Italy, using questionnaires, interviews, and shadowing to gather data. Results indicated posit...
KEY FINDING: Staff reported a general sense of satisfaction with their jobs, particularly regarding their relationships with colleagues and the opportunity to acquire new technologies. They also felt that their work was useful and that they could accommodate patient requests.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • July 1, 2015
This systematic review examined factors associated with employment outcomes in individuals with SCI, categorizing them by modifiability and using the ICF framework. The review identified key modifiabl...
KEY FINDING: Education, vocational rehabilitation, functional independence, social support, and financial disincentives were modifiable factors consistently associated with employment outcomes.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2016 • June 1, 2016
This qualitative study examined the relationship between employment and psychological health and health management among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study identified four key themes...
KEY FINDING: Adjustment to emotional reactions is a critical factor for individuals with SCI returning to work, with anger, depression, and suicidal ideation serving as significant barriers.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study investigates the employment participation of Canadians with SCI from a life course perspective, comparing young/middle-aged and older adults. It considers demographic, health, and social fa...
KEY FINDING: Close to one-third of participants with SCI were working post injury (32%), a decline from the 62% of respondents working prior to their injury.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This qualitative study highlights the importance of addressing health-related issues and teaching health management skills to enhance individuals’ employment outcomes across their work lifecycle. Imme...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI need to relearn how their body works to return to work and develop routines that support employment.