Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021 • May 13, 2021
This study examined the correlation between erectile dysfunction (ED) and depression in men with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Given the high prevalence of ED following SCI, the researchers hypoth...
KEY FINDING: Depression was reported in 29.8% of the men with chronic SCI.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This systematic review challenges the common belief that indwelling catheters lead to more UTIs than intermittent catheterization in individuals with spinal cord injuries. The review found that most s...
KEY FINDING: Most studies do not show a significant difference in UTI risk between indwelling and intermittent catheterization.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2021 • May 1, 2021
This study investigated the impact of different forms of activity-based recovery training on bladder, bowel, and sexual function following spinal cord injury (SCI). The study compared stand training a...
KEY FINDING: Stand training alone did not improve pelvic organ functions after spinal cord injury.
PM R, 2020 • December 1, 2020
The study aimed to explore SCI/D provider knowledge, attitudes, and teamwork regarding bacteriuria management during annual SCI/D examinations within the VHA system. Using a mixed-methods design, the ...
KEY FINDING: 30% of participants endorsed incorrect triggers for obtaining a urine culture, such as changes in urine color, cloudiness, or odor.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study investigated the impact of SCI on sexual health and QOL in Latin America, revealing that sexuality is an important but often overlooked topic among rehabilitation and health professionals. ...
KEY FINDING: The majority of participants (87.7%) reported changes in their sexuality after SCI, primarily physical (50.7%) and emotional (38.7%) problems, and changes in relationships (27.5%).
Research and Reports in Urology, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This retrospective cohort study evaluated the effects of mirabegron on urinary incontinence and urodynamic parameters in patients with chronic neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). The study found t...
KEY FINDING: The number of patients suffering from urinary incontinence significantly decreased from 60.3% to 38.1% during the mirabegron treatment period.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study investigated the correlation between the neurological level of spinal injury and bladder functions, as detected by urodynamic study, on seventy individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury...
KEY FINDING: In patients with suprasacral injuries, a large percentage showed hyperreflexia with or without detrusor sphincter dyssynergia, indicating an overactive bladder with potential coordination issues.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This cross-sectional study investigated bladder-emptying methods and their impact on the quality of life (QoL) of 282 Dutch individuals with long-term spinal cord injuries (SCI). The study found that ...
KEY FINDING: Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) was the most commonly used bladder-emptying method among participants.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This study investigated the development of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) during urodynamic investigations in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) below the T6 neurological level. The study found that A...
KEY FINDING: Autonomic dysreflexia developed in only one of the 51 patients during the urodynamic investigation. In this patient, blood pressure increased significantly, and heart rate decreased.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This pilot study investigated the use of surface electrical stimulation of the posterior tibial nerve (PTN) and dorsal penile nerve (DPN) to reduce detrusor overactivity in patients with spinal cord i...
KEY FINDING: Voiding chart data showed statistically significant improvement following PTN stimulation.