Browse the latest research summaries in the field of participation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2015 • April 15, 2015
This study addresses the gap in research regarding the impact of living in care homes on people with SCI, revealing significant damage to their quality of life, physical health, and psychological well...
KEY FINDING: Living in a care home environment severely damages the quality of life for people with SCI.
Int Neurourol J, 2016 • December 31, 2016
This study surveyed SCI patients in South Korea to identify factors affecting their quality of life, revealing that urinary and bowel problems, along with sexual dysfunction, are significant concerns ...
KEY FINDING: Urinary problems, particularly incontinence and urinary tract infections, were the most commonly reported issues among SCI patients.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • July 1, 2016
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of obesity in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), track changes in body mass index (BMI) over a three-year period, and determine the impact o...
KEY FINDING: The majority of participants with chronic SCI were overweight (23%) or obese (44%) according to the SCI adjusted BMI classification.
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2013 • October 18, 2013
The study aimed to disentangle scale recalibration from anticipated adaptation in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) by comparing their predicted, recalled, and actual quality of life (QoL) rating...
KEY FINDING: Patients with SCI accurately predicted their future health states and recalled their previous health states using the TTO method.
Sports Medicine - Open, 2015 • February 16, 2015
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the impact of trunk impairment on wheelchair activities in court sports. Identified studies were observational, defining trunk impairment based on SCI le...
KEY FINDING: Able-bodied individuals can reach further than those with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Singapore Med J, 2019 • April 1, 2019
This study evaluated the validity of self-reported FIM motor scores in stroke patients as an easier alternative to FIM scoring by a multidisciplinary team. Our study demonstrated modest agreement betw...
KEY FINDING: There was substantial agreement on overall FIM motor score between patient self-reporting and multidisciplinary assessment (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] 0.651).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • March 1, 2013
The study compared life satisfaction and values among people with SCI in India, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka, finding Vietnamese participants reported higher life satisfaction. Demographic factors and livin...
KEY FINDING: People with SCI in Vietnam reported significantly higher general life satisfaction compared to those in India and Sri Lanka.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012 • October 1, 2012
The study aimed to develop a comprehensive, patient-reported measure of physical functioning for individuals with SCI. The researchers created the Spinal Cord Injury – Functional Index (SCI-FI) throug...
KEY FINDING: A five-factor model of physical functioning (basic mobility, ambulation, wheelchair mobility, self-care, and fine motor skills) best describes the abilities of individuals with SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • September 1, 2017
This study investigates the prevalence of bladder/bowel incontinence and sexual dysfunction in individuals with traumatic thoracolumbar spinal cord injuries (TLSCI) living in the community. The study ...
KEY FINDING: 58.8% of participants reported bladder incontinence, 54.0% bowel incontinence, 60.8% sexual dysfunction, and 29.4% had all three.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013 • September 1, 2013
The study developed a comprehensive item pool for assessing physical function within SSA disability programs, using literature review, expert input, and stakeholder interviews. Factor analysis identif...
KEY FINDING: The final item pool consisted of 139 items representing various physical activities.