Browse the latest research summaries in the field of telehealth & digital health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 • April 11, 2022
This study aimed to identify the challenges and benefits for people with SCI who engage in peer support via VC. An anonymous online survey was used to gather data. Positive benefits of engaging in pee...
KEY FINDING: Videoconferencing offers convenience and facilitates social connectedness for individuals with SCI.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • April 26, 2022
This study evaluated the effectiveness and feasibility of the Workout On Wheels internet intervention (WOWii), a 16-week online program, for increasing physical activity among individuals with spinal ...
KEY FINDING: The online exercise program helped participants engage in more vigorous physical activity and improved their goal-directed thinking.
Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, 2022 • April 26, 2022
TeleSCI is a growing field with potential to improve access to care and health outcomes for individuals with SCI. It is used for preventive health, chronic pain management, mental health support and r...
KEY FINDING: TeleSCI is increasingly common and shows a positive effect on health outcomes, but more research is needed to determine the best practices.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This study explored the expectations of individuals with SCI regarding a mobile app designed for self-management of secondary conditions. Understanding these expectations is vital for promoting app ad...
KEY FINDING: Participants expected the app to improve psychological, physical, and behavioral health outcomes, including reducing anxiety and promoting physical activity.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This qualitative study explored barriers and facilitators to eHealth technology use among community-dwelling individuals with SCI, identifying key obstacles such as a digital divide, information overl...
KEY FINDING: A digital divide, stemming from age or lack of experience, presents a barrier to understanding and utilizing eHealth technologies for some individuals with SCI.
Plast Reconstr Surg, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This pilot study demonstrates the feasibility and potential of sEMG-driven therapeutic gaming for upper extremity rehabilitation. The system was well-received by patients and therapists, suggesting it...
KEY FINDING: The sEMG device was highly sensitive in detecting low levels of voluntary muscle activation and was used with 10 distinct muscles of the arm, forearm, and hand.
Sensors, 2022 • May 7, 2022
This paper introduces a 4-channel open-access IoT electrostimulator designed for motor rehabilitation, particularly for individuals with spinal cord injuries. It emphasizes the limitations of existing...
KEY FINDING: The designed hardware allows free adjustment of boost converter voltage and signal modulation with 200 µs pulse duration and 50 Hz frequency.
Digital Health, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study evaluated the mid-term impacts of a novel telerehabilitation service during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on patient experience, health outcomes, and health service utilization. The servi...
KEY FINDING: Callers were generally satisfied with the telerehabilitation service and found it usable, corroborating pre-pandemic literature.
International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This study explored case managers’ perceptions of synchronous telerehabilitation versus clinic-based physical therapy for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The findings revealed a preference ...
KEY FINDING: Case managers showed a significant preference for clinic-based physical therapy services over synchronous telerehabilitation for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Healthcare, 2022 • June 9, 2022
The study evaluated the effectiveness of the ParaSportAPP, a mobile health application, in promoting physical activity and improving physical and psychological variables in individuals with spinal cor...
KEY FINDING: The ParaSportAPP did not significantly improve quality of life, anxiety, depression, resilience, independence, self-reported physical activity, or physical capacity in people with SCI.