Browse the latest research summaries in the field of healthcare for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord, 2020 • January 16, 2020
This study describes the translation of international scientific SCI exercise guidelines into Canadian community and clinical practice guidelines using community-engaged methods. The process involved ...
KEY FINDING: The panel recommended combining two scientific exercise guidelines into a single message called “The Canadian SCI physical activity guidelines”.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • February 18, 2020
This survey investigates the clinical algorithms relevant for SCI-AP and analyses the utility of the CDC-criteria for the diagnosis of SCI-AP and decision-making on its therapy. The accuracy in decisi...
KEY FINDING: Awareness of diagnostic CDC-criteria for pneumonia was confirmed by 88% of departments.
JOURNAL OF MANUAL & MANIPULATIVE THERAPY, 2020 • February 12, 2020
This systematic review synthesized evidence of thoracic adverse events (AE) following spinal manipulative therapy (SMT). It included 21 cases published in 19 studies, highlighting instances of AE afte...
KEY FINDING: Serious thoracic AE including permanent neurological deficit and death have been reported following SMT, even though causality cannot be confirmed.
BMC Health Services Research, 2020 • April 1, 2020
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Specialized Institution-Based Rehabilitation (SIBR) program for individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (CSCI) in Shanghai, China. The program aimed to ...
KEY FINDING: The SIBR training program effectively improved basic life skills and their application in family and social life for individuals with CSCI, even with a long SCI history.
PM R, 2020 • December 1, 2020
The study aimed to explore SCI/D provider knowledge, attitudes, and teamwork regarding bacteriuria management during annual SCI/D examinations within the VHA system. Using a mixed-methods design, the ...
KEY FINDING: 30% of participants endorsed incorrect triggers for obtaining a urine culture, such as changes in urine color, cloudiness, or odor.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • July 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed major challenges for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and the specialized units that care for them. The rapid spread of the virus necessitated quick reorgani...
KEY FINDING: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a rapid reorganization of SCI units within general hospital complexes.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • April 1, 2020
Spinal cord injury (SCI) in youth presents with unique manifestations and complications as compared to adult-onset SCI. The primary care clinician must consider the physical, physiological, cognitive,...
KEY FINDING: Youth with SCI should receive all recommended immunizations per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All youth with SCI have compromised pulmonary function and are at high risk of pulmonary infections, particularly those with cervical or thoracic level lesions.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • January 1, 2020
The PCP plays an essential role in wheelchair prescription and evaluation for individuals with SCI. Collaboration with an experienced, seating specialist is key to securing insurer approval and achiev...
KEY FINDING: Collaboration with a seating specialist (occupational or physical therapist) is critical for prescribing a wheelchair optimized to the patient’s needs and abilities.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • April 1, 2020
This article reviews NLUTD in SCI, its complications, surveillance, and management, aiming to provide PCPs with insights into SCI-related NLUTD and its management. The management approach for NLUTD de...
KEY FINDING: NLUTD is associated with significant morbidity, reduced quality of life, increased health care costs, and mortality in individuals with SCI.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • April 1, 2020
Respiratory complications are a major cause of death and rehospitalization following SCI, with pneumonia being particularly dangerous. Vigilant prevention, early detection, and aggressive treatment ar...
KEY FINDING: Respiratory diseases, especially pneumonia, are a leading cause of death after SCI and a frequent reason for rehospitalization.