Browse the latest research summaries in the field of telehealth & digital health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2022 • October 1, 2022
This study investigates the efficacy of telepsychology, specifically video-based CBT, for individuals with SCI to address depression and improve well-being. Participants within one year of SCI are ran...
KEY FINDING: The study anticipates that participants receiving tele-CBT will experience improvements in depressive and anxiety symptoms and increased life satisfaction compared to those receiving usual care.
Bioengineering, 2022 • December 3, 2022
This study investigates the feasibility of using the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 (XMB5), a low-cost wearable sensor, for heart rate (HR) monitoring during upper limb (UL) training in patients with cervical spina...
KEY FINDING: There was a strong and positive correlation (r = 0.921 and r = 0.941, p < 0.01) between HR measurements from the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 (XMB5) and the Nonin LifeSense II (NLII) devices in healthy individuals during static and dynamic conditions, respectively.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • June 17, 2020
This case report illustrates the successful use of telemedicine to provide care to an individual with SCI during and after the Valley Fire, a major natural disaster in California. The participant, who...
KEY FINDING: Telemedicine (teleSCI) provided continuity of care to an individual with SCI affected by the Valley Fire, addressing both emergent and existing medical needs.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2014 • October 1, 2014
This study tested a high-dose home exercise program with telerehabilitation for manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury, focusing on shoulder pain, function, and strength. The results indicate...
KEY FINDING: Participants reported a statistically significant reduction in shoulder pain after the intervention.
BMJ Open, 2015 • July 8, 2015
This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of telephone-based support for managing pressure ulcers in individuals with spinal cord injuries in low- and middle-income c...
KEY FINDING: The primary outcome will be the size of the pressure ulcer at 12 weeks, assessed using commercially available grid paper to measure length and width.
TELEMEDICINE and e-HEALTH, 2017 • July 1, 2017
This study examined the implementation of Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) for veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) from a sociotechnical perspective. The findings highlight the imp...
KEY FINDING: Workflow and communication challenges, such as coordinating logistics and ensuring effective communication between CVT team members across facilities, were widely reported as implementation barriers.
BMC Health Services Research, 2016 • January 6, 2016
The study reviewed ambulatory services provided by the Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service (QSCIS) to identify the potential for telehealth to improve access for patients living in non-metropolita...
KEY FINDING: 74% of patients referred to the QSCIS were male, with a median age of 51 years.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2017 • March 2, 2017
This review examines interactive wearable systems for upper body rehabilitation, focusing on sensing technology, feedback modalities, and system measurements. The study identifies accelerometers and I...
KEY FINDING: Accelerometers and IMUs are the most frequently used sensors in wearable systems for upper body rehabilitation.
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS, 2001 • January 1, 2001
This study investigates the impact of telehealth interventions on preventing secondary conditions and promoting self-care among people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The results suggest that in-home...
KEY FINDING: At one year post-discharge, health-related quality of life scores were significantly higher for the intervention groups compared to standard care.
Frontiers in Medicine, 2017 • May 29, 2017
This study investigated the feasibility of using iPads for telemedicine (TM) with individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to address medical needs, manage secondary complications, and improve their ...
KEY FINDING: Participants reported positive experiences with the program, with 100% of program completers stating they would recommend the program and would like to continue having TM.