Browse the latest research summaries in the field of public health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2018 • May 3, 2018
This study investigated the experiences of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in navigating and managing health information within their communities. It highlighted that while individuals receive su...
KEY FINDING: People living with SCI use multiple sources of information, including health professionals, peer support networks, and the Internet, to prevent and manage secondary conditions.
Malawi Medical Journal, 2018 • September 1, 2018
This study aimed to compare client community reintegration status following discharge from a rehabilitation center in Malawi over two consecutive years, considering both client and guardian perspectiv...
KEY FINDING: Clients with stroke and non-stroke diagnoses experienced moderate to severe levels of disability related to difficulties with reintegration into their home and community settings.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • January 7, 2019
This prospective study updates the epidemiology of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) in Ireland using data from 2016. The study found that the overall incidence of TSCI has remained relatively stabl...
KEY FINDING: The overall incidence of TSCI in Ireland was 12.8 per million people in 2016.
HAWAI‘I JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH, 2019 • February 1, 2019
This study evaluates the process, outcomes, and recommendations of an aquatic program for individuals with disabilities in Hawai‘i. Participants reported physical improvements such as strength, endura...
KEY FINDING: AccesSurf fosters a positive and supportive environment, enhancing participants' physical, mental, and social health.
Lancet Neurology, 2019 • May 1, 2019
Neurological disorders are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with an increasing burden as populations grow and age. Stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and meni...
KEY FINDING: Neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2019 • June 1, 2019
This integrative review found that social support and individuals’ self-efficacy can improve community reintegration of people with SCI. Evidence regarding the impact of injury characteristics on comm...
KEY FINDING: An array of injury-related, personal, social, and environmental factors are associated with various rehabilitation outcomes that affect community reintegration of people with SCI.
BMC Public Health, 2019 • June 9, 2019
The study operationalized the RE-AIM framework to evaluate community-based public health programming delivered by autonomous community organizations. The study evaluated the impact of Canadian SCI pee...
KEY FINDING: Peer mentorship programs reached 1.63% of the estimated Canadian SCI population.
Trials, 2019 • September 26, 2019
This multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial will investigate the effectiveness and feasibility of a secondary preventive motor-control training program (Stop-X) after ACL reconstructio...
KEY FINDING: The study will assess the effects of the Stop-X program on re-injury-related motor-control/function, re-injury rates, and time to successful return to sport (RTS) after ACL reconstruction.
Global Spine Journal, 2019 • July 1, 2019
This systematic review examined the epidemiology of war-related spinal cord injuries (SCIs) among military personnel, highlighting differences from civilian SCIs. The review found that war-related SCI...
KEY FINDING: War-related SCIs are more prevalent among young, white men, frequently resulting from gunshot wounds or explosions.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012 • June 1, 2012
This study assessed the relationships of socioeconomic status (SES) and health care access (HCA) with pressure ulcer (PU) outcomes among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found that...
KEY FINDING: Household income was significantly associated with PU outcomes after controlling for demographic and injury factors and remained significant after accounting for the HCA factors.