Browse the latest research summaries in the field of education for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 2023 • June 30, 2023
This quasi-experimental study compared the effectiveness of role-play simulation (RPS) versus real patient (RP) training in teaching patient transfer skills (PTS) to occupational therapy students. The...
KEY FINDING: There was no significant difference in the students’ overall performance in patient transferring skills between the role-play simulation group and the real-patient training group.
Healthcare, 2024 • March 27, 2024
This quality improvement project aimed to improve the quality of care provided to persons with lived experience (PLEX) from clinicians within regional areas of British Columbia by implementing PLEX-in...
KEY FINDING: PLEX community members identified aging with SCI, bowel function, and pain and inflammation as top priorities.
Neurosurgical Review, 2024 • June 10, 2024
This international survey assessed the use of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) among spine surgeons, revealing that most participants acknowledge and utilize EBM in their practice. Despite the widespread...
KEY FINDING: A significant majority (67.7%) of spine surgeons reported using EBM in their practice, indicating a general acceptance of evidence-based approaches.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • June 20, 2023
This qualitative study explored the perceptions of people with SCI who participated in a disability education session for medical students, aiming to improve the session's content and structure. The s...
KEY FINDING: Participants felt the role play portion of the session was too short and suggested adding time or a second session later in medical school.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This study addresses the need for standardized assessment tools in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) residency programs, particularly for non-procedural rotations like spinal cord injury (SC...
KEY FINDING: The study successfully developed 10 OPAs for evaluating resident competency in caring for patients with spinal cord injury. These OPAs address a gap in non-procedural PM&R rotations, where evaluation tools are lacking.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2025 • July 27, 2023
This study evaluated the screening and management practices of SCI medicine physicians regarding cardiometabolic disease (CMD) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The survey results indicated g...
KEY FINDING: A significant portion of SCI medicine physicians believe the ideal timeframe for CMD screening is 6 months post-injury, which contrasts with guidelines recommending earlier assessment.
Spinal Cord, 2023 • August 14, 2023
The study evaluated a MOOC designed to train physiotherapists in the management of people with SCI, focusing on its reach, effectiveness, participant reactions, and impact on clinical practice. The MO...
KEY FINDING: The MOOC reached a large number of participants globally, with over 25,000 registrants from 169 countries.
Rehabil Psychol, 2024 • February 1, 2024
This report identifies and describes (a) existing psychology predoctoral internship and postdoctoral residency programs that offer training in intensive care settings. The APPIC directory produced unu...
KEY FINDING: Few psychology training programs offer formal training in intensive care settings.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2025 • January 1, 2024
This mixed methods study explored the barriers and facilitators to return to education (RTE) for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), and the relationship between RTE and quality of life (QOL). ...
KEY FINDING: Common barriers to RTE included physical and mental health issues, transportation difficulties, time constraints, inaccessible environments, financial limitations, lack of awareness about available resources, and experiences of discrimination.
BMC Medical Education, 2024 • February 6, 2024
This study co-developed and evaluated an e-learning course on SCI physical activity counselling, using a systematic, multi-step, theory-informed approach. The e-learning course improved participants’ ...
KEY FINDING: Participants in the intervention group showed significantly improved knowledge on the best practices for SCI physical activity counselling compared to the control group.