Browse the latest research summaries in the field of aging for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J Ageing Longev, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study examines the subjective experiences of adults aging with SCI, focusing on their relationship with time and the management of their lives in the face of accelerated aging. The research ident...
KEY FINDING: Aging with SCI is characterized by uncertainty and expectations of functional and health decline.
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 2021 • October 9, 2020
The study investigated the potential of montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, to alleviate age-related neurological decline using Norwegian registry data. The results suggested that previous...
KEY FINDING: Previous use of montelukast correlated with improved scores on cognitive or neurological functioning.
PM R, 2014 • November 1, 2014
The study aimed to develop Activity Limitation Stages for defining and monitoring groups of adult community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries, using a cross-sectional design and data from the 2006 Medic...
KEY FINDING: The study defined five stages (0-IV) for both Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), reflecting different levels of retained abilities and difficulties.
Health Services Research, 2017 • February 1, 2017
This study investigated the relationship between ADL limitation stages and hospitalization rates, focusing on ambulatory care-sensitive (ACS) conditions among Medicare beneficiaries. The findings reve...
KEY FINDING: Hospitalization rates for ACS conditions increased more dramatically with ADL limitation stage than did rates for non-ACS conditions.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This cross-sectional study assessed age-related variation in mobility independence among community-living wheelchair users with SCI. The study found a negative association between age and mobility ind...
KEY FINDING: Mobility independence decreases with age in wheelchair users with SCI across three domains: changing basic body position, transferring oneself, and moving around.
CMAJ, 2015 • September 8, 2015
This study examined the impact of older age on treatment decisions and outcomes in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. The study found that older patients experienced delays in surgical treatm...
KEY FINDING: Older patients (≥70 years) experienced significantly longer wait times from admission to surgery compared to younger patients (37 v. 19 h; p< 0.001).
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2015 • July 1, 2015
This study analyzed data from the National SCI Database to examine the external causes of spinal cord injuries (SCI) in older adults (over 60 years) compared to younger adults (16-45 years). The study...
KEY FINDING: Falls are the most common cause of SCI in the elderly (60%), followed by transport accidents (24%) and complications of medical/surgical care (12%).
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2015 • July 1, 2015
The SCI Longitudinal Aging Study, initiated in 1973, is a 40-year study examining the life situation of individuals with SCI, with a focus on aging. Five participant samples have been incorporated ove...
KEY FINDING: A 'survivor effect' exists, where individuals with SCI who are more active, well-adjusted, and healthier tend to live longer. This underscores the importance of psychosocial and vocational factors in longevity.
Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 2015 • July 1, 2015
This study examined the incidence of injuries and falls in an aging SCI cohort and found that a substantial percentage of participants experienced these events within a 12-month period. The research i...
KEY FINDING: 19.2% of participants reported at least one injury in the past year, and 10.4% reported a fall resulting in injury.
Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 2015 • July 1, 2015
This study aimed to assess the influence of age at onset of spinal cord injury (SCI) on participation and life satisfaction in individuals aged 65 years or older. It compared outcomes between those in...
KEY FINDING: Participants injured before 50 years of age reported higher participation and life satisfaction scores than participants injured at older ages, indicating a potential benefit of early-onset SCI on long-term outcomes.