Participation Research
Browse the latest research summaries in the field of participation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Developing an Item Bank to Measure Economic Quality of Life for Individuals With Disabilities
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2015 • April 1, 2015
This study used a comprehensive approach to develop a measurement tool to assess economic QOL in individuals with disabilities. We developed item pools using a participatory action research, approach ...
KEY FINDING: Confirmatory factor analysis showed acceptable fit indices (comparative fit index=. 939, root mean square error of approximation=.089) for the 37 items.
Problematic secondary health conditions among adults with spinal cord injury and its impact on social participation and daily life
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This study investigated the top secondary health conditions among adults with SCI and whether they impacted social participation and daily life. The results showed that bladder issues, pain, bowel iss...
KEY FINDING: The most problematic secondary health conditions identified were bladder issues (30.4%), pain (28.6%), bowel issues (10.7%), and pressure ulcers (5.4%).
Leisure repertoire among persons with a spinal cord injury: Interests, performance, and well-being
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study explored the leisure activities of individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) and how these activities relate to their interests, performance, and overall well-being. Data was coll...
KEY FINDING: Participants were mostly interested in, performed, and experienced well-being from social and culture activities and TV/DVD/movies.
Secondary conditions in a community sample of people with spinal cord damage
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This study compared secondary conditions in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) and non-traumatic spinal cord dysfunction (SCDys). The results indicated no significant difference in th...
KEY FINDING: No significant difference was found in total SCI-SCS scores between traumatic SCI and non-traumatic SCDys groups, indicating similar overall secondary condition burden.
Changes in pain and quality of life in depressed individuals with spinal cord injury: does type of pain matter?
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
The study examined the relationship between neuropathic and nociceptive pain, pain interference, and quality of life (QoL) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) participating in an antidepressa...
KEY FINDING: Lower baseline nociceptive pain interference was associated with higher satisfaction with life and mental health-related QoL at 12 weeks.
C-reactive protein as an available biomarker determining mental component of health-related quality of life among individuals with spinal cord injury
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • May 1, 2017
This study aimed to identify biomarkers associated with health-related quality of life (HRQL) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results indicated that C-reactive protein (CRP) is assoc...
KEY FINDING: CRP levels were inversely correlated with the Mental Component Summary (MCS) of the SF-36 questionnaire, even after adjusting for confounders.
An Active Lifestyle Is Associated With Reduced Dyspnea and Greater Life Satisfaction in Spinal Cord Injury
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2016 • October 1, 2016
This study assessed the relationship between activity levels, dyspnea, and life satisfaction in individuals with chronic SCI. The results indicate that planned exercise is linked to reduced dyspnea, w...
KEY FINDING: A planned exercise program is associated with a 43% reduction in the odds ratio of reporting dyspnea.
Self-reported effects of cold temperature exposure in persons with tetraplegia
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • July 4, 2017
This study investigates the subjective experience of cold temperature exposure in persons with tetraplegia compared to non-SCI controls, focusing on personal comfort and the ability to perform daily a...
KEY FINDING: Persons with tetraplegia need significantly more clothing to stay comfortable indoors and outdoors compared to non-SCI individuals in the same environment.
Is Level of Injury a Determinant of Quality of Life Among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury? A Tertiary Rehabilitation Center Report
Oman Medical Journal, 2016 • March 1, 2016
The study aimed to determine if the level of spinal cord injury (SCI) is a determinant of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among Iranian individuals. It compared HRQOL between individuals with c...
KEY FINDING: Patients with cervical SCI have significantly lower physical functioning scores compared to those with thoracolumbar SCI.
The association between bladder-emptying methods and health-related quality of life among Iranian individuals with spinal cord injury
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • September 1, 2017
This study investigated the association between bladder management methods and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Iranian individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that the ...
KEY FINDING: Patients with injury at cervical sections had significantly lower scores in physical functioning.