Browse the latest research summaries in the field of participation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • January 1, 2023
The study evaluated the reliability of remote and self-assessment of transfer quality using the Transfer Assessment Instrument (TAI) among wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI) in their homes...
KEY FINDING: Moderate to good interrater and good intrarater reliability were found for the total TAI score.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study examined the self-reported effects of warm seasonal temperatures on individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) compared to non-SCI controls, focusing on comfort and participation in daily ac...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with tetraplegia take significantly longer to cool down after overheating compared to those with paraplegia and non-SCI controls.
Surgical Neurology International, 2023 • March 17, 2023
This study presents a case series of 25 patients with chronic motor complete tSCI who underwent spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES). The study evaluated motor and cardiovascular outcomes, complica...
KEY FINDING: All participants achieved voluntary movement in the lower extremities after scES implantation.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2023 • November 1, 2023
This study provides proof of concept for the development of a Pediatric Functional Status eScore (PFSeS) using billing data from electronic medical records. Expert clinicians' categorization of billin...
KEY FINDING: The top 250 and 500 codes identified by statistical modeling were mostly comprised of codes selected by the consultant panel (78–80% of the top 250 and 71–78% of the top 500).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • May 1, 2023
The study investigated the responsiveness of the QoL-BDS V2.0 to changes in mobility and secondary health conditions (SHCs) among individuals with SCI/SCD during inpatient rehabilitation and after a o...
KEY FINDING: Scores on ‘life as a whole’, ‘physical health’ and the total scale were significantly higher at follow-up compared to baseline in the total sample and the SCD subgroup, but not in the SCI subgroup.
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2024 • June 13, 2024
This retrospective study investigated factors influencing activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with tetraplegia after spinal cord injury (SCI), focusing on physical factors while adjusting for...
KEY FINDING: Upper-extremity motor score (UEMS), upper-extremity spasticity and sitting balance scores were significant predictors of self-care.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study aimed to determine associations between trauma variables, acute phase-related variables, and patient-level characteristics with functional recovery during the first-year post-discharge from...
KEY FINDING: Individuals of Black and Hispanic race and ethnicity showed lower functional recovery post-discharge from IRF.
Journal of Pain Research, 2023 • July 27, 2023
This study investigated the relationship between neuropathic pain (NP) and functional outcomes in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. It aimed to determine if NP influences the degree of functional rec...
KEY FINDING: Neuropathic pain (NP) is a significant independent predictor of favorable functional outcome and higher SCIM total score at discharge.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2025 • September 6, 2023
This study aimed to translate and validate the modified Patient-Reported Impact of Spasticity Measure (mPRISM) into Arabic (AR-mPRISM) for use with Lebanese individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). ...
KEY FINDING: The Arabic version of mPRISM (AR-mPRISM) was successfully translated and cross-culturally adapted for Lebanese individuals with SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This systematic review aimed to identify and recommend QoL instruments for individuals with SCI/D based on measurement properties. The review found a need for instruments with high-quality evidence fo...
KEY FINDING: No single QoL instrument can be highly recommended as the most suitable for individuals with SCI/D due to limitations in current evidence.