Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This multicenter, cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of nocturnal polyuria (NP) in 40 spinal cord injury (SCI) patients across three mobilization phases: confined to bed, wheelchair-bound, ...
KEY FINDING: No significant difference was found in the presence of NP among SCI patients in different mobilization phases (bedridden, wheelchair, assistive device).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of online psychosocial interventions for anxiety and depression in individuals with SCI. The study found that online interventions led to significant impr...
KEY FINDING: Internet-based psychosocial interventions had a small effect on reducing overall anxiety and depression symptoms at the end of the study period.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This quality improvement project explored the delivery of hospital fleet wheelchairs (WCs) in an urban inpatient rehabilitation hospital for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found tha...
KEY FINDING: Less than half of patients (49.9%) received their requested wheelchair within the facility's established timeframe guidelines.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study investigated the rate and predictors of polypharmacy in community-living individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). Seventy-five patients with TSCI for ≥12 months were included, ...
KEY FINDING: The study found that 50.7% of the patients with chronic traumatic SCI had polypharmacy.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This retrospective study analyzed the clinical characteristics of traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCI) in children admitted to a rehabilitation center in China from 2011 to 2020. The study included 35...
KEY FINDING: SCIWORA was the most common type of injury in children aged 5-14 years.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • July 1, 2023
The main finding from this study was that sport facilitates the progression to living an enriching life with SCI. The extensive benefits of sport included improvements in strength, independence, menta...
KEY FINDING: Sport facilitates the progression to living an enriching life with SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This study evaluated the accuracy of the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) motor examination in individuals with SCI with motor grade 0 or 1 and a...
KEY FINDING: The agreement between the standard motor exam and needle EMG was only fair overall, meaning there were discrepancies between the two methods.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study assessed the experienced quality of psychosocial reintegration and determined the influence of employment, injury related characteristics and living situation among individuals who have sus...
KEY FINDING: Employment status significantly influences psychosocial reintegration, with employed individuals reporting better outcomes.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study compared pregnancy outcomes between women with and without SCI, finding that women with SCI are more likely to experience UTIs during pregnancy and undergo Cesarean sections. The study also...
KEY FINDING: Women with SCI experienced significantly more urinary tract infections (UTIs) during pregnancy compared to women without SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study evaluated the efficacy of the Peristeen Anal Irrigation System (PAIS) in people with Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) experiencing neurogenic bowel dysfunction. Participants used the PAIS bowel ...
KEY FINDING: The Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction (NBD) score significantly improved after the 10-week intervention with the PAIS system.