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COVID-19 Research

Browse the latest research summaries in the field of covid-19 for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.

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Spinal Cord InjuryCOVID-19Pulmonology

Initial assessment and management of respiratory infections in persons with spinal cord injuries and disorders in the COVID-19 era

JACEP Open, 2020 • September 24, 2020

Individuals with SCI/D are at much higher risk of complications of respiratory infections including the more rapid onset of respiratory failure and death due to respiratory muscle paralysis, other chr...

KEY FINDING: Persons with SCI/D have greater mortality from pneumonia and influenza compared to the general population with the standardized mortality ratio for pneumonia and influenza for all types of SCI/D calculated approximately 40.2,3

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Spinal Cord InjuryCOVID-19Rehabilitation

A team effort in Nepal: experiences from managing a large COVID-19 rehabilitation hospital outbreak

Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2021 • January 1, 2021

In August 2020, the Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre (SIRC) in Nepal experienced a large COVID-19 outbreak among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The center is located one hour outside th...

KEY FINDING: A total of 103 out of 238 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 during the outbreak, including patients, caregivers, staff, and vocational training participants.

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Spinal Cord InjuryCOVID-19Healthcare

Protecting the most vulnerable among us: Access to care and resources for persons with disability from spinal cord injury during the COVID-19 pandemic

PM&R, 2021 • January 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), particularly regarding access to caregivers and life-sustaining resources. The study ...

KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI/D face challenges in maintaining consistent caregiver support due to the pandemic.

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COVID-19SurgeryTrauma

Impact on neurosurgical management in Level 1 trauma centers during COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions: The Santa Clara County experience

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 2021 • January 1, 2021

This study examines the impact of COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions on neurosurgical trauma management in two Level 1 trauma centers in Santa Clara County. The study found a decrease in TBI and s...

KEY FINDING: There was a decrease in the number of TBI and spinal fractures during the post-policy period.

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Spinal Cord InjuryCOVID-19

Early insights of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Veterans’ Affairs spinal cord injury and disorders population

Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • September 20, 2022

The study analyzed data from 4,562 persons with SCI who were tested for COVID-19 between March and July 2020. The case fatality rate for persons with SCI and a positive test for COVID-19 was 12%, high...

KEY FINDING: African Americans had increased odds of testing positive for COVID-19.

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Spinal Cord InjuryCOVID-19Research Methodology & Design

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals Living With Spinal Cord Injury: A Qualitative Study

Rehabil Psychol, 2023 • February 1, 2023

This study used qualitative interviews to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with SCI, focusing on health care use, weight management, and psychosocial factors. The findings re...

KEY FINDING: Participants experienced lapses in primary and SCI-specialty care, rehabilitation/therapy services, and home care, but some made use of telehealth services.

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Spinal Cord InjuryCOVID-19Mental Health

Changes in essential care in individuals with spinal cord injury during the COVID-19 pandemic

Spinal Cord, 2023 • November 24, 2022

This study investigated the impact of changes in essential care during the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). It focused on satisfaction with activities, participation, an...

KEY FINDING: Decreased access to mental health support was associated with decreased satisfaction in mobility, participation in recreational activities, and relationships with family and friends.

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Spinal Cord InjuryCOVID-19Rehabilitation

Environmental and systems experiences of persons with spinal cord injury and their caregivers when transitioning from acute care to community living during the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative case study

Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • February 14, 2023

This study examined the lived experiences of persons with spinal cord injury (PWSCI) and their caregivers transitioning from inpatient rehabilitation to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

KEY FINDING: Dyads described transition experiences from inpatient rehabilitation to community as uncertain and unsupported.

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Spinal Cord InjuryCritical CareCOVID-19

Epidemic Preventive Management during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Is a Risk Factor for Delirium after Spinal Cord Injury Surgery

Spine Surg Relat Res, 2023 • June 9, 2023

This retrospective study analyzed 231 patients who underwent SCI surgery between 2017 and 2021 to determine the predictors of delirium after surgery. The study found that age, treatment during the COV...

KEY FINDING: Age ≥73 years, treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and psychiatric disorders were identified as independent risk factors for delirium after SCI surgery.

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Spinal Cord InjuryCOVID-19Rehabilitation

Significant demands on healthcare resources during the COVID crisis

Spinal Cord, 2020 • May 13, 2020

The correspondence addresses the significant demands on healthcare resources caused by the COVID-19 crisis, especially concerning patients with spinal cord injuries. It highlights the increased risk f...

KEY FINDING: Patients with SCI, especially those with tetraplegia or high-level paraplegia, are at increased risk of severe complications from COVID-19 due to reduced lung function.

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