Browse the latest research summaries in the field of disability for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Rehabil Psychol, 2014 • February 1, 2014
The study investigated the relationship between changes in disability, independence centrality, and depressive symptoms in SCI survivors. It found that increased disability was associated with increas...
KEY FINDING: Increased disability was related to increased depressive symptoms, particularly in the control group.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2014 • May 1, 2014
Back pain and arthritis are the most common and costly conditions examined, significantly impacting the healthcare system due to their high prevalence and effect on disability. Traumatic brain injury,...
KEY FINDING: Back pain and arthritis affect over 100 million individuals and cost over $200 billion per year.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2014 • June 1, 2014
The study examined the additive effect of age on disability for adults with SCI using a prospective cohort study design. The results indicated that age at injury is associated with motor-FIM score, an...
KEY FINDING: Age at SCI was significantly associated with motor-FIM score, indicating that older individuals tend to have lower functional independence.