Browse the latest research summaries in the field of public health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • March 11, 2020
This case series showcases the challenges of caring for international refugees with SCI. Through proactive communication and inter-disciplinary care, we succeeded in helping these individuals achieve ...
KEY FINDING: Language, cultural, and educational barriers significantly impacted the delivery of standard rehabilitation care.
BMC Health Services Research, 2022 • November 16, 2022
This international pilot study surveyed SCI programs in acute and rehabilitation facilities to understand the status of SCI care. Results from this international pilot study found that the participati...
KEY FINDING: Some indicators were met equally well by both HIC and LMIC, such as 24-hour access to CT scanners in acute care and out-patient services at rehabilitation facilities.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
The review highlights significant gaps in health surveillance for individuals with SCI living in the community in Ontario. Current systems are weighted towards the acute phase post-injury. Key issues ...
KEY FINDING: There is a distinct lack of data elements specific to the health surveillance needs of individuals with SCI living in the community.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This retrospective study examined whether age and gender influence waiting times for surgical management of acute traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (atcSCI). The study found that older age was ass...
KEY FINDING: Older age at injury onset was associated with a longer stay in the acute spine care center.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • November 26, 2019
The study investigates the financial consequences of SCI on individuals and their families in Bangladesh, revealing significant impoverishment due to loss of work-related income. The research demonstr...
KEY FINDING: Prior to injury, 74% of participants were the main income earners for their families, and 50% provided the only source of income.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
Medicaid patients with SCI in West Virginia experienced longer hospital stays, higher billed charges, and were more frequently discharged to home or skilled nursing facilities compared to non-Medicaid...
KEY FINDING: Medicaid beneficiaries had a significantly longer length of stay (20.9 days; P < .001) when compared to all other patients.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study examined the psychometric properties of the CIQ in a large sample of individuals with SCI. The study aimed to determine the reliability and validity of the CIQ for assessing community integ...
KEY FINDING: The factor structure of the CIQ was not stable over time, suggesting that the way the CIQ measures community integration may change over time.
PM R, 2014 • November 1, 2014
The study aimed to develop Activity Limitation Stages for defining and monitoring groups of adult community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries, using a cross-sectional design and data from the 2006 Medic...
KEY FINDING: The study defined five stages (0-IV) for both Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), reflecting different levels of retained abilities and difficulties.
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%).
Ann Epidemiol, 2014 • July 1, 2014
This study explores the associations between community and neighborhood land uses and community participation among adults with acquired physical disability. Living in communities with greater land us...
KEY FINDING: Living in communities with greater land use mix and more destinations was associated with a decreased likelihood of reporting optimum social and physical activity.