Browse the latest research summaries in the field of social support for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • July 1, 2023
This study investigated the experiences of caregivers of individuals with cervical SCI undergoing upper extremity reconstructive surgery, comparing them to caregivers of individuals not undergoing sur...
KEY FINDING: The decision to pursue nerve or tendon transfer surgery was associated with a sense of hope and anticipation among caregivers, who looked forward to potential gains in the independence and movement of the person with SCI.
Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 2023 • October 1, 2023
This study explores the association between travel participation and social isolation among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found that travel participation is negatively associate...
KEY FINDING: Travel participation is negatively associated with social isolation among people with SCI.
Front. Rehabil. Sci., 2023 • November 29, 2023
This study aimed to identify barriers, facilitators, and collaboration processes within a SCI peer mentorship program provided by a community-based organization at a rehabilitation center. Ten factors...
KEY FINDING: Successful program delivery requires strong inter-professional relationships between healthcare professionals and community organizational staff.
Scientific Reports, 2024 • January 25, 2024
This study examined the correlation between ADL performance in patients with SCI and their caregivers’ caregiver burden, QoL, and presenteeism in rehabilitation centers and the community. The findings...
KEY FINDING: Caregivers of patients with lower ADL scores (≤ 24) reported significantly higher caregiver burden compared to those with higher ADL scores.
Assist Technol, 2025 • February 14, 2025
This study developed and evaluated the content validity of the Caregiver Assisted Transfer Technique Instrument (CATT), designed to objectively assess transfer techniques used by informal caregivers. ...
KEY FINDING: Items were generally rated favorably for importance, clarity, and appropriateness.
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2024 • May 2, 2024
The Danish version of the CBS revealed that the total burden score, and the 3 scales General Strain, Disappointment, and Emotional Involvement, had adequate internal consistency and no floor or ceilin...
KEY FINDING: The total burden score exhibited good internal consistency (α = 0.93), with no floor or ceiling effects.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2024 • April 29, 2024
This study qualitatively examined peer interactions within an online self-management program for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The analysis revealed themes of resource sharing, skill-buil...
KEY FINDING: Participants engaged in skill-building, resource sharing, and problem-solving within the online forum.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2024 • April 22, 2024
This qualitative study explores the psycho-social needs of family caregivers (FCGs) of persons with spinal cord injury (PwSCI) in India through in-depth interviews. The research identified three key t...
KEY FINDING: The study identified three main themes: Awareness needs, Resource needs, and Personal care needs, reflecting the key challenges faced by FCGs.
BMC Health Services Research, 2024 • June 10, 2024
This study addresses the gap in literature by analyzing the differences in caregiving solely related to gender, comparing male and female caregivers with similar demographics, working status, external...
KEY FINDING: Under similar circumstances, male and female caregivers invest similar time in overall caregiving.
Front. Rehabil. Sci., 2024 • May 31, 2024
This study investigated the experiences of children with acquired brain injury (ABI) and their caregivers attending Active Rehabilitation (AR) camps, utilizing observations and interviews to understan...
KEY FINDING: Interactions with peers and peer mentors helped children and caregivers gain valuable insights into managing fatigue and other consequences of ABI, leading to improved coping strategies.