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, 2024 • April 1, 2024
This study investigated the effects of a structured exercise program on the quality of life (QoL) for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) at a community-based fitness facility. Participants en...
KEY FINDING: Patients with SCI in the exercise program showed statistically significant improvements in mood at 6, 12, and 24 months compared to their baseline.
Disabil Rehabil, 2006 • January 30, 2006
This study evaluated the effectiveness of follow-up questions for the SF-12 questionnaire in assessing physical function in individuals with complete SCI. The results showed that the follow-up questio...
KEY FINDING: The SF-12 follow-up questions revealed differences in physical function among subjects with complete SCI that were not apparent with the original SF-12 items. Using the new questions, subject scores approximated population normative values.
TheScientificWorldJOURNAL, 2004 • July 20, 2004
This paper introduces an integrated care model designed to support individuals with severe life-changing injuries, particularly spinal cord injuries, in their journey toward regaining independence and...
KEY FINDING: The study emphasizes the importance of access to quality information and evidence-based resources to support informed decision-making for individuals recovering from severe life-changing injuries.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2017 • April 6, 2017
This study investigated patients' experiences one year after discharge following a traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI), aiming to identify factors contributing to positive or negative life situations....
KEY FINDING: A high degree of clarification combined with a low degree of threat to core competences was indicative of positive life situation.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study investigated the functional outcomes of Chinese individuals with traumatic SCI over a one-year period, using the FIM to measure functional status at multiple time points. The results showed...
KEY FINDING: Significant differences in FIM motor scores were found between the tetraplegia group and other diagnostic groups, indicating varying levels of functional improvement based on the severity and level of injury.
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2006 • August 23, 2006
The study investigates the cross-diagnostic validity of the FIM™ motor items in patients with spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injury using Rasch analysis. Results indicate that the ori...
KEY FINDING: The original seven-category scoring system for the FIM™ motor items was found to be invalid, necessitating extensive rescoring.
Neural Plasticity, 2017 • April 20, 2017
This special issue focuses on the effectiveness and mechanisms of neurorehabilitation in inducing neural plasticity and functional recovery following neurological diseases. Articles in this issue cove...
KEY FINDING: EMG-controlled neuromuscular electrical stimulation improved arm and hand function and induced plastic changes in intracortical and spinal interneurons following stroke.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2008 • March 1, 2008
This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results indicated that the FSS has acceptable reliability with regard...
KEY FINDING: The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.89) in persons with motor complete SCI.
Spinal Cord, 2009 • April 1, 2009
This study provides an evaluation of the level and nature of physical activity among a cohort of individuals with SCI. Demographic factors measured in this study (sex, age, time since injury, and lesi...
KEY FINDING: Approximately 50% of reported physical activity among individuals with SCI is due to activities of daily living.
Spinal Cord, 2010 • January 1, 2010
This longitudinal study investigated factors influencing quality of life (QOL) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) at 3 and 15 months post-rehabilitation discharge, using the Disability Creat...
KEY FINDING: Mean QOL scores did not significantly change between 3 and 15 months post-rehabilitation discharge.