Browse the latest research summaries in the field of participation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • July 1, 2020
This scoping review aimed to assess clinical rehabilitation research (CRR) publications pertaining to traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and determine whether the research performed intervention trial...
KEY FINDING: There is a lack of intervention trials and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in SCI rehabilitation research, particularly for individuals with tetraplegia, indicating a need for more evidence-based practice guidelines.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • June 15, 2020
The majority of the responders to this study reported benefits of participation in the HandbikeBattle project. Most were still active in sports 1.5–5.5 years after their first participation in the event...
KEY FINDING: Most respondents reported benefits from participating in the HandbikeBattle regarding their fitness level, personal development, daily life activities, and health.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study examined the association between SCIM III total scores and individual item scores to understand the ADL structure in SCI patients. The results indicate that the SCIM III total score can pro...
KEY FINDING: SCIM III total scores significantly predict individual SCIM III item scores, indicating the probability of achieving independence in specific ADLs.
South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 2021 • March 15, 2021
This study explored personal factors influencing the prevention of secondary health conditions (SHCs) in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Six personal factors were identified: socio-economic stat...
KEY FINDING: Socio-economic status influences access to healthy food, medication, healthcare services, and assistive devices, impacting the ability to prevent SHCs.
South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 2021 • April 6, 2021
This study explored the experiences of secondary health conditions (SHCs) among people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in a public rehabilitation hospital in South Africa, revealing the profound impact ...
KEY FINDING: Pain was the most common secondary health condition experienced by participants with SCI.
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2022 • October 7, 2022
This study investigates the role of mindfulness in the quality of life (QOL) of persons with spinal cord injury (PwSCI). It examines both the direct impact of mindfulness on QOL and its indirect effec...
KEY FINDING: Mindfulness significantly contributes to a higher quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injuries, even when considering other factors like age, employment, and injury severity.
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2022 • March 9, 2022
In this survey of 73 next of kin, investigating how they experience various life areas, 3 out of 4 next of kin reported good mental health and life satisfaction. Only a few of the studied characterist...
KEY FINDING: Three-quarters of participants reported good mental health and life satisfaction, while one-quarter reported high levels of caregiver strain, especially related to emotional adjustments.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • May 1, 2020
This study investigated the impact of an 8-week community-based exercise program on the quality of life (QoL) and functional reach of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The results showed st...
KEY FINDING: The modified Functional Reach Test (mFRT) improved by 2 inches following the 8-week program.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • January 1, 2020
The study evaluated the usability and uptake of the PAR-QoL website, an online toolkit for selecting QoL outcome tools specific to SCI. It used Google Analytics and an online survey based on the Techn...
KEY FINDING: The PAR-QoL website had 188,577 users, but the bounce rate was high at 82%, indicating that many users left the site after viewing only one page.
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This systematic review examined the impact of robot-assisted therapy (RAT) and RAT combined with virtual reality (VR) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with neurological diseases, ...
KEY FINDING: Most studies showed that RAT and RAT combined with VR had significant positive effects on patients' HRQoL.