Browse the latest research summaries in the field of mental health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • May 1, 2015
This study details the development and validation of the SCI-QOL Psychological Trauma item bank and short form to measure psychological trauma in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The resea...
KEY FINDING: The 31 items fit a unidimensional model (CFI=0.952; RMSEA=0.061) and demonstrated good precision (theta range between 0.6 and 2.5).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • May 1, 2015
This study aimed to develop and validate a grief and loss item bank specific to individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), addressing the limitations of existing measures focused on bereavement. The r...
KEY FINDING: The final calibrated item bank includes 17 items, demonstrating a unidimensional model and good measurement precision, indicating it's a robust tool.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • May 1, 2015
The study developed and tested the SCI-QOL Positive Affect and Well-being (PAWB) item bank, a new tool for measuring positive emotions in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The researchers u...
KEY FINDING: The SCI-QOL PAWB bank is a reliable and valid way to measure positive emotions and well-being in people with spinal cord injuries.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • May 1, 2015
The study developed and validated the SCI-QOL Resilience item bank and short form to measure resilience in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The item bank was developed using focus groups, co...
KEY FINDING: A unidimensional model was observed (CFI = 0.968; RMSEA = 0.074) indicating that the items measure a single construct of resilience.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • May 1, 2015
The study describes the development and testing of the SCI-QOL Self-esteem item bank, a new tool for measuring self-esteem in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The item bank was developed usi...
KEY FINDING: A unidimensional model was observed, indicating that the items in the bank measure a single construct of self-esteem.
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2015 • May 29, 2015
The NIHTB Pattern Comparison Processing Test is a 90-s test designed to evaluate PS across the lifespan (ages 3–85). First, although test–retest reliability was good, there was evidence for a practice...
KEY FINDING: The study found evidence supporting the reliability and validity of the NIH Toolbox Pattern Comparison Processing Speed Test.
Spinal Cord, 2016 • June 9, 2015
This cross-sectional study examined the association between psychological characteristics in self-management and probable depression status in individuals with a traumatic SCI. The study found that lo...
KEY FINDING: Lower self-efficacy and mastery scores were associated with probable depression status in individuals with traumatic SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
The editorial discusses a study that highlights the challenges of rehabilitation for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite challenges, the editorial emphasizes the resilience of people in...
KEY FINDING: The featured study found that 58% of participants with myelopathy reported sleep disturbance, 33% endorsed fatigue, and 42% had probable depression.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2015 • September 4, 2015
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) maintains internal homeostasis by interacting with brain structures, and its failure is commonly observed in neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. This review...
KEY FINDING: Cardiovascular autonomic failure may negatively affect neurological disorders. There is evidence that ANS efficiency, cognitive performance, and brain activity are correlated, and baroreceptor stimulation reduces pain perception.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study investigated the prevalence of depression in individuals with SCI and its relationship with demographic and socioeconomic factors. It found a high prevalence of depression (49.3%) among par...
KEY FINDING: Almost half (49.3%) of the participants experienced mild to severe depression following their spinal cord injury.