Browse the latest research summaries in the field of participation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Sultan Qaboos University Med J, 2016 • February 2, 2016
Low physical activity levels and quality of life (QOL) were noted among the studied individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in Odisha, India. The study found a strong positive association between ...
KEY FINDING: Participants had a low mean metabolic equivalent score (18.18 ± 10.68 hours/day).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
The study investigated the feasibility and immediate benefits of a seated Tai Chi program for individuals with spinal cord disorder (SCD). The results showed immediate improvements in pain, emotional ...
KEY FINDING: Participants experienced immediate improvements in pain after each Tai Chi session.
J Surg Res, 2016 • May 1, 2016
The study identified distinct recovery trajectories for physical and mental health after non-neurologic injury, challenging the prevailing mental model of a uniform "Big Hit" recovery trajectory. Phys...
KEY FINDING: Three distinct physical component score (PCS) trajectories were identified: low baseline with no improvement, initial decline followed by gradual improvement, and sharp decline followed by rapid recovery.
Asian Spine Journal, 2016 • April 1, 2016
This study measured the QoL in Indian soldiers affected by SCI using WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, which is a patient-measured and validated method in terms of reliability and reproducibility. QoL of SCI...
KEY FINDING: Age and marital status did not have any influence on QoL.
Spinal Cord, 2017 • May 1, 2017
This study analyzed data from 418 patients with SCI in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to investigate time to rehabilitation admission, length of stay (LOS), and functional independence. The study found that th...
KEY FINDING: Time from injury to rehabilitation admission was significantly longer compared to other countries, with mean values above 280 days for both traumatic and nontraumatic SCI.
Zdrav Var, 2016 • January 1, 2016
The study aimed to determine the difference between persons with a spinal cord injury involved in sports activities and those not involved in sports activities in relation to their quality of life and...
KEY FINDING: Athletes with spinal cord injuries perceive a higher quality of life compared to non-athletes, according to the Spinal Cord Injury Quality of Life Questionnaire (SCI QL-23).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • May 1, 2018
This study aimed to determine factors associated with functional status six months following a traumatic cervical and thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI), with a particular interest in factors related t...
KEY FINDING: Motor-complete SCI (AIS-A,B) was the main predictive factor associated with decreased total SCIM score in both tetraplegia and paraplegia.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2016 • January 7, 2016
This case study examined the impact of ReWalk exoskeleton training on the quality of life of a patient with an incomplete spinal cord injury. The patient showed improvements in multiple areas, includi...
KEY FINDING: The patient's physical functioning, physical role function, physical pain, general health, vitality and psychical well-being improved after training with the ReWalk exoskeleton.
J Neurotrauma, 2012 • May 20, 2012
This systematic review examined studies that directly surveyed people with SCI to ascertain their health priorities and life domains of importance. While the questionnaires varied across the studies, ...
KEY FINDING: Functional recovery in motor function (arm/hand function for tetraplegia, mobility for paraplegia), bowel, bladder, and sexual function are consistent priorities.
South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 2015 • June 17, 2015
This study investigated factors influencing functional ability in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) at discharge from in-patient rehabilitation facilities in Gauteng, South Africa. The study...
KEY FINDING: Longer stays at rehabilitation facilities were associated with higher functional independence scores, whereas scores decreased with increasing patient age.