Browse the latest research summaries in the field of participation 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.
Research and Reports in Urology, 2013 • October 9, 2013
The study aimed to develop a patient-reported neurogenic bladder symptom score (NBSS) to quantify urinary symptoms and complications in patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction. The development pr...
KEY FINDING: The study identified eight quality of life measures and 29 symptom-specific instruments related to neurogenic bladder.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • May 1, 2017
This systematic review aimed to identify, categorize, and rank predictors of functional outcomes for individuals with SCI following rehabilitation, using the ICF model. The review identified 27 predic...
KEY FINDING: Variables in the Body Structure and Function domain were the most consistent predictors of mFIM score at discharge.
Sports Medicine - Open, 2015 • February 16, 2015
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the impact of trunk impairment on wheelchair activities in court sports. Identified studies were observational, defining trunk impairment based on SCI le...
KEY FINDING: Able-bodied individuals can reach further than those with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Int Neurourol J, 2016 • December 31, 2016
This study surveyed SCI patients in South Korea to identify factors affecting their quality of life, revealing that urinary and bowel problems, along with sexual dysfunction, are significant concerns ...
KEY FINDING: Urinary problems, particularly incontinence and urinary tract infections, were the most commonly reported issues among SCI patients.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • July 1, 2016
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of obesity in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), track changes in body mass index (BMI) over a three-year period, and determine the impact o...
KEY FINDING: The majority of participants with chronic SCI were overweight (23%) or obese (44%) according to the SCI adjusted BMI classification.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • November 1, 2018
This study compared disability and quality of life between patients with pediatric-onset and adult-onset spinal cord injuries (SCIs). The study found no significant difference in overall disability le...
KEY FINDING: There was no significant difference in disability levels (CHART scores) or depression (BDI scores) between the two groups.