Browse the latest research summaries in the field of mental health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Translational Psychiatry, 2023 • January 6, 2023
This study investigated the role of polygenic risk scores (PRS) for PTSD, major depressive disorder (MDD), and neuroticism (NEU) in predicting the development of PTSD following mild traumatic brain in...
KEY FINDING: The PTSD-PRS was significantly associated with an increased risk of PTSD at 6 months post-mTBI.
Belitung Nursing Journal, 2022 • March 1, 2022
The study investigated the prevalence, severity, and self-management strategies of depressive mood among community-dwelling individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Nepal. The findings revealed a ...
KEY FINDING: A high prevalence of depressive mood was found among people with spinal cord injury, with 84.3% experiencing it.
Scientific Reports, 2016 • December 20, 2016
This study investigates the crosstalk between activated microglia and neurons in the spinal dorsal horn and its contribution to stress-induced hyperalgesia using a rat model combining single-prolonged...
KEY FINDING: The study found that stress combined with inflammation (using Complete Freund’s Adjuvant) significantly increased pain sensitivity (mechanical allodynia) in rats.
PM R, 2014 • August 1, 2014
This study examined the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and self-reported disabilities in adulthood using data from a large, multi-state population-based survey. The findings...
KEY FINDING: Over half (57%) of participants reported at least one adverse childhood experience category and 23.2% reported disability.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • November 1, 2016
The study investigated the prevalence of depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbances in myelopathy patients and their correlation with neurological and functional recovery during inpatient rehabilitat...
KEY FINDING: A significant percentage of patients with myelopathy experienced depression (42%), fatigue (33%), and sleep disturbances (58%) upon admission.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
The study examined the relationship between neurological impairment and psychosocial outcomes in youth with SCI. Neurological impairment was significantly related to participation and quality of life,...
KEY FINDING: Youth with tetraplegia participated in fewer activities than those with paraplegia or incomplete injuries.
Neuroscientist, 2015 • April 1, 2015
People with incomplete SCI often have motor disabilities due to spasticity and poor muscle control, which can be caused by abnormal spinal reflex activity. Operant conditioning of spinal reflexes can ...
KEY FINDING: Up-conditioning of the soleus H-reflex in rats with SCI strengthened stance and eliminated gait asymmetry.
Rehabil Psychol, 2017 • November 1, 2017
The study evaluated the frequency and appropriateness of test accommodations for individuals with neurological conditions completing the NIHTB-CB. Most participants (75%) completed the NIHTB-CB using ...
KEY FINDING: 75% of participants completed the NIHTB-CB using standard administration procedures.
J Int Neuropsychol Soc, 2014 • July 1, 2014
The study examined the psychometric properties of the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery (NIHTB-CB) Composite Scores in an adult sample. Results indicated acceptable internal consistency, excellent test–re...
KEY FINDING: The NIHTB-CB Composite Scores demonstrated acceptable internal consistency, indicating that the test items consistently measure the same construct.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • May 1, 2017
The study explored the relationship between pain and mood during spinal cord injury rehabilitation, finding significant correlations between the two. Improvements in pain were associated with improvem...
KEY FINDING: Significant improvements were observed in both pain and mood from the initial assessment (NAC1) to the pre-discharge assessment (NAC2).