Browse the latest research summaries in the field of public health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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BMC Infect Dis, 2021 • September 15, 2021
The study evaluated SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence and asymptomatic infection rates among Austrian hospital staff. Key findings include a low seroprevalence (0.82%), a significant proportion of asympt...
KEY FINDING: Only 0.82% of participants had positive antibodies confirmed via neutralization test during the study.
Injury, 2022 • March 1, 2022
This study used a national trauma database to identify risk factors for concomitant thoracic and lumbar spine fractures in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The analysis revealed that factor...
KEY FINDING: Moderate and severe TBI, as defined by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), were significantly associated with both thoracic and lumbar spine fractures.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 • September 27, 2021
This study pooled longitudinal data from five cohort studies of pediatric injury survivors (5–17 years) at baseline, 1-, 4-, 6-, 12-, and 24- months (n = 2334). HRQoL outcomes over time for children an...
KEY FINDING: Mean EQ-5D post-injury did not return to baseline level (0.95) by 24 months (0.88) and was lower for females over time (−0.04, 95%CI −0.05, −0.02).
Spinal Cord, 2021 • November 3, 2021
This study explores the outcomes of peer mentorship programs for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) within Canadian community-based organizations. The research identifies both positive and ne...
KEY FINDING: Peer mentorship programs have positive outcomes for mentees, including increased understanding, emotional support, inspiration, and a sense of belonging.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study identifies and explores literature related to PA promotion by HEPs for persons with SCI. HEPs predominantly consisted of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and leisure trainers/ther...
KEY FINDING: HEPs mainly consisted of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and leisure trainers/therapists, delivering interventions in rehabilitation centers and community settings.
African Health Sciences, 2021 • June 1, 2021
This study describes the occurrence of TSCI and prevailing complications during hospitalization in one rural area of Tanzania. The incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury in the Kilimanjaro region i...
KEY FINDING: The annual incidence rate of traumatic spinal cord injury in the Kilimanjaro region was found to be at least 38 cases per million population.
International Journal for Equity in Health, 2021 • December 1, 2021
This study aimed to understand the pathways through which SES influences loneliness in a large sample of persons with physical disabilities, namely SCI. This study highlighted the importance of second...
KEY FINDING: The study demonstrated robust associations between socioeconomic status and all potential mediators, whereby higher socioeconomic status was associated with better health, participation and psychosocial resources.
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This protocol outlines a cross-sectional, descriptive project using both quantitative and qualitative methods to study pediatric spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation in ten rehabilitation units acr...
KEY FINDING: The project aims to describe and compare pediatric SCI rehabilitation units across different countries regarding various factors such as funding, services, and staff/patient ratio.
Neurology: Clinical Practice, 2021 • December 1, 2021
The commentary addresses the disparities and increased risk of traumatic spinal cord injury that Black Americans face due to violence. It highlights inequities in rehabilitation services, medical care...
KEY FINDING: Black Americans experience a disproportionately high rate of spinal cord injuries due to violence, nearly double the percentage of the Black population in the United States.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study aimed to identify and analyze the biosocioeconomic profile associated with the occupation and education of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) from Brazil. The study found a serious emplo...
KEY FINDING: A significant reduction in employment rate was observed after SCI, from 91.3% to 15.2%.