Browse the latest research summaries in the field of occupational health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study examines the relationship between specific vocational activities and employment outcomes for Veterans with SCI undergoing evidence-based supported employment (EBSE). The study found that wh...
KEY FINDING: Participants obtaining competitive employment received a greater variety of vocational services per week.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • July 1, 2015
This systematic review examined factors associated with employment outcomes in individuals with SCI, categorizing them by modifiability and using the ICF framework. The review identified key modifiabl...
KEY FINDING: Education, vocational rehabilitation, functional independence, social support, and financial disincentives were modifiable factors consistently associated with employment outcomes.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2016 • June 1, 2016
This qualitative study examined the relationship between employment and psychological health and health management among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study identified four key themes...
KEY FINDING: Adjustment to emotional reactions is a critical factor for individuals with SCI returning to work, with anger, depression, and suicidal ideation serving as significant barriers.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This qualitative study highlights the importance of addressing health-related issues and teaching health management skills to enhance individuals’ employment outcomes across their work lifecycle. Imme...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI need to relearn how their body works to return to work and develop routines that support employment.
Psychol Inj Law, 2009 • December 1, 2009
The purpose of the current study was to examine the associations between three aging variables and employment status in individuals with SCI through a series of regression analyses. The results indica...
KEY FINDING: Chronological age and age at SCI onset were significant predictors of employment status.
The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2017 • November 1, 2017
This study examined the prevalence and characteristics of abnormal pain responses (APRs) in workers with compensable shoulder injuries. The researchers reviewed data from 1000 workers and identified 8...
KEY FINDING: The prevalence of APRs in workers with compensable shoulder injuries was 9%.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study investigated the relationship between medical and mental health comorbidities and employment among veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI). Data were collected from 1,047 veterans with SCI a...
KEY FINDING: Lack of any documented mental health diagnosis correlated strongly with being employed at the time of enrollment.
Occupational erapy International, 2019 • February 3, 2019
This study investigated the impact of computer desk height on musculoskeletal discomfort and muscle activity in patients with spinal cord injuries during computer use. The results indicated that the o...
KEY FINDING: Patients with C6 spinal cord injuries experienced decreased musculoskeletal discomfort (RPE) as the computer desk height increased.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2019 • March 1, 2019
The study examined demographic, cognitive, emotional, and physical factors predicting return to paid employment after neurological injury (stroke, TBI, SCI). Executive functions like sequencing and in...
KEY FINDING: Executive functioning, specifically sequencing and inhibitory control, strongly predicts employment after neurological injury.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2013 • May 1, 2013
This study aimed to determine the association between participation in organized sports programs and employment in adults with chronic spinal cord injury. The results showed that participation in orga...
KEY FINDING: Participation in organized sports was significantly associated with employment (odds ratio, 2.4; P = 0.04) after adjusting for age, education, and body mass index.