Browse the latest research summaries in the field of disability for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Med Humanit, 2022 • May 2, 2022
The article explores the intersection of critical disability studies, humanities, and global health using scarf injuries in Bangladesh as a case study. It argues for the integration of a humanities-ba...
KEY FINDING: Scarf injuries disproportionately affect adolescent girls from low-income backgrounds due to the affordability of autorickshaws.
Health Soc Care Community, 2022 • July 4, 2022
This study investigated the timeframes associated with the NDIS pathway and discharge delays for individuals with disabilities requiring funded supports to leave the hospital. The research found that ...
KEY FINDING: Most participants (72%) experienced a delayed discharge from the hospital.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 • July 27, 2022
People with disabilities, a growing and disadvantaged group, face persistent barriers to healthcare and have a high prevalence of chronic health conditions. They experience cancer health disparities d...
KEY FINDING: People with disabilities report disproportionately higher rates of risk factors, including obesity, cigarette smoking, and substance misuse.
SSM - Population Health, 2022 • August 17, 2022
This study described the accessibility of healthcare services in South-East Queensland, in terms of potential proximity to services commonly used by people with an acquired disability; and investigate...
KEY FINDING: Access potential was highly variable, particularly for allied health services.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • August 2, 2022
The study aimed to determine factors influencing the sustainable employment of people with ABI or SCI from the employer's perspective. It identified key factors related to the employee's characteristi...
KEY FINDING: Good disability self-management and proactive communication of needs on the part of the employee are contributing factors to long-term employment from the employer’s perspective.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This study investigated the relationship between secondary health conditions (SHCs) developing early after spinal cord injury (SCI) and long-term disability. The most prevalent SHCs were leg spasms, c...
KEY FINDING: Several secondary health conditions like constipation, urinary tract infections, and headaches at 6 months post-SCI were associated with significantly higher levels of disability at each subsequent follow-up.
African Journal of Disability, 2019 • September 23, 2019
This study investigated the barriers and facilitators to primary care access for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in Gaborone, Botswana. The results indicate that while primary care service...
KEY FINDING: A significant number of participants (71.9%) felt that healthcare providers lacked sufficient knowledge on SCI-related issues.
PLoS ONE, 2020 • January 31, 2020
This study identified various personal and environmental determinants of dietary behaviour in wheelchair users with SCI or LLA, providing insights for developing targeted interventions. The findings h...
KEY FINDING: Personal factors like knowledge about nutrition, boredom, fatigue, and motivation significantly influence dietary choices in wheelchair users.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020 • September 24, 2020
This study investigates the relationship between individual and country-level characteristics and the partnership status and living situation of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) across 22 cou...
KEY FINDING: Females, younger persons, those with lower income, without paid work, more severe injuries, and longer time since injury were more often single.
Am J Prev Med, 2020 • December 1, 2020
The study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of the GLB-AIM program, an intensive lifestyle intervention adapted for individuals with mobility impairment. Results from the six-month randomize...
KEY FINDING: Participants in the immediate group experienced significant weight loss compared to the delayed group after six months.