Browse the latest research summaries in the field of covid-19 for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • July 9, 2021
This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of home-based patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in Japan. The findings revealed that 40...
KEY FINDING: 40% of respondents reported worsened health-related quality of life (HRQOL) since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spinal Cord, 2021 • August 17, 2021
This review indicates a similar rate of COVID-19 Vaccine breakthrough in individuals with SCI/D compared to residents of SNFs in which frequent surveillance testing is occurring. The predominance of a...
KEY FINDING: COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough was identified in 17 out of 8319 (0.20%) of fully vaccinated Veterans with SCI/D as of April 20, 2021.
BMC Infect Dis, 2021 • September 15, 2021
The study evaluated SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence and asymptomatic infection rates among Austrian hospital staff. Key findings include a low seroprevalence (0.82%), a significant proportion of asympt...
KEY FINDING: Only 0.82% of participants had positive antibodies confirmed via neutralization test during the study.
Spinal Cord, 2021 • September 23, 2021
This study examined the relationships between resilience, access to resources, and concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic on the overall and mental health of individuals with SCI. The study found t...
KEY FINDING: Incomplete injury, concern about medical rationing, medical supply disruption, and social isolation predicted a greater perceived impact of the pandemic on overall heath.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to resources and psychological well-being in individuals with SCI, comparing data collected before and during the pandemic. The findi...
KEY FINDING: The study found that a significant percentage of participants reported limited access to regular activities, healthcare information, PPE, food, and medication refills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eur J Transl Myol, 2022 • January 22, 2022
The rapid spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 globally will challenge the accessibility and the delivery of physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) services. Many health c...
KEY FINDING: TR is a subfield of telemedicine (TM), defined as the provision of rehabilitation services to patients at a remote location via telecommunication technologies and teleconference apps such as Skype (Microsoft Co), Facebook Messenger (Facebook Inc), Viber (Rakuten Group Inc), and WhatsApp (Facebook Inc).
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2022 • February 1, 2022
This systematic review examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity levels in individuals with neurological diseases. The review found that physical activity levels decreased duri...
KEY FINDING: Most studies reported a reduction in physical activity levels following the COVID-19 pandemic among individuals with neurological diseases.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2022 • February 7, 2022
This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, behavioral practices, and psychological impact of COVID-19 among people with spinal cord injury (SCI) undergoing in-patient rehabilitation in Banglade...
KEY FINDING: Participants generally demonstrated a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding COVID-19, with an overall mean knowledge score of 8.59 ± 2.3 out of 12.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • February 26, 2022
The study aimed to assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life (QOL) of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Egypt. The results clearly indicated decreased QOL across all...
KEY FINDING: All four QOL domains (Physical Health, Psychological, Social Relationships, and Environment) showed a statistically significant decrease in individuals with SCI during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cells, 2022 • April 9, 2022
The study evaluated surgical outcomes in SCI patients undergoing pressure ulcer reconstruction, comparing pre-pandemic (non-COVID) and pandemic (post-COVID) groups. Post-COVID patients showed increase...
KEY FINDING: SCI patients with a recent COVID-19 diagnosis experienced worse recovery and severe postoperative complications after pressure ulcer surgery, often requiring reintervention.