Browse the latest research summaries in the field of social support for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • January 1, 2012
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine (JSCM) continues its tradition of publishing articles based on invited lectureships, honoring pioneers in spinal cord medicine and advocacy. The tradition has expan...
KEY FINDING: JSCM acknowledges memorial lectureships with publication in the journal.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012 • December 1, 2012
The study examined the role of social support in predicting burden among caregivers of adults aging with SCI, using cross-sectional data from a multisite randomized clinical trial. Results indicated t...
KEY FINDING: Social integration is a significant independent predictor of caregiver burden.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • January 1, 2012
This study examined the association between social work/case management (SW/CM) services during inpatient rehabilitation following spinal cord injury (SCI) and patient outcomes, using data from the SC...
KEY FINDING: More SW/CM sessions dedicated to discharge planning for home and financial planning were associated with a higher likelihood of discharge to home.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study investigated how individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) utilize the Internet for social support, employing an ethnographic approach involving semi-structured interviews with nine parti...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI use the Internet frequently for various activities, including work, email, news, health information, adaptive equipment research, shopping, transportation, finance, and bill payments.
BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 1986 • February 22, 1986
Successful rehabilitation enables patients to live fulfilling lives, demanding adjustments in various aspects and careful planning with support from family, staff and community services. Financial sta...
KEY FINDING: Adequate finance is a major factor in successful rehabilitation, yet many severely disabled individuals live in poverty.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • September 1, 2012
This study investigates the structure, role, and quality of informal networks for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) living in the community, particularly focusing on their role in preventing a...
KEY FINDING: Informal networks for individuals with SCI engage in various roles including advice/validating concerns, knowledge brokerage, advocacy, assisting with finances, preventing SHCs, and managing SHCs.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • May 1, 2019
The study details the development of a hospital-based Parent Forum, an in-person intervention for caregivers of youth with spinal cord injury (SCI). The intervention was refined over two cycles based ...
KEY FINDING: Caregivers initially reported increased positive problem-solving orientation after the first Parent Forum but also felt an increase in impulsivity, possibly due to information overload.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study aimed to identify aspects of HRQOL relevant to caregivers of individuals with TBI and propose an integrated conceptual framework. Nine focus groups with caregivers of individuals with moder...
KEY FINDING: Caregivers' social health was the most frequently identified area of concern, encompassing community life, role changes, and finances.
Health Psychol, 2019 • May 1, 2019
The study examined the relationship between secondary health conditions (SHCs), functional limitations, chronic medical comorbidities (CMCs), and satisfaction with social roles in adults with chronic ...
KEY FINDING: Secondary health conditions, functional impairments, and chronic medical comorbidities collectively accounted for 52% of the variance in satisfaction with social roles at the beginning of the study.
Rehabilitation Research and Practice, 2016 • November 16, 2016
This scoping review identifies factors influencing interpersonal interactions and relationships after spinal cord injury (SCI). The review categorizes factors as either facilitating or impeding relati...
KEY FINDING: Facilitating factors for relationships after SCI include partner and social support, reciprocity in relationships, and presenting oneself positively.