Browse the latest research summaries in the field of public health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study investigated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of community game-based respiratory muscle training (RMT) for individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries (CSCI). The results indica...
KEY FINDING: Forced vital capacity (FVC) was significantly improved after the game-based RMT intervention.
BMC Emergency Medicine, 2022 • August 1, 2022
This study examined the emergency response and acute care pathway for scarf injury survivors in Bangladesh, identifying gaps in care using the three-delay model. The study found that delays in seeking...
KEY FINDING: Over half of the scarf injury patients were between the ages of 10 and 15, and almost all were tetraplegic, indicating severe spinal cord injuries.
Spinal Cord, 2023 • August 6, 2022
This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine the incidence and mortality of SCI over an extended time period. A fluctuating, decreasing trend in SCI incidence rates was shown over the study perio...
KEY FINDING: The average annual crude incidence rate was 17.9 per million population, decreasing from 26.0 in 2008 to 10.8 in 2020.
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022 • July 19, 2022
The study aimed to explore the lived experiences of Jordanian nurses caring for patients with COVID-19, revealing the challenges they faced in a collectivist society. Key findings highlighted the impa...
KEY FINDING: Nurses experienced significant mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, and stress due to the perceived threat of COVID-19 and its potential impact on their families.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 • July 27, 2022
People with disabilities, a growing and disadvantaged group, face persistent barriers to healthcare and have a high prevalence of chronic health conditions. They experience cancer health disparities d...
KEY FINDING: People with disabilities report disproportionately higher rates of risk factors, including obesity, cigarette smoking, and substance misuse.
Scientific Reports, 2022 • July 18, 2022
This study analyzed 649 cases of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) caused by motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) in Northern China from 2010 to 2019. The most common vehicles involved were passenger car...
KEY FINDING: Passenger cars were the most common vehicles involved in accidents, accounting for 65.1% of cases.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2022 • August 3, 2022
This study investigated the priorities for functional recovery and preferences for community rehabilitation services among Chinese individuals with SCI and their caregivers, also examining their views...
KEY FINDING: Tetraplegics prioritize recovery of arm/hand function, followed by upper trunk/body strength and balance, and bladder/bowel function.
SSM - Population Health, 2022 • August 17, 2022
This study described the accessibility of healthcare services in South-East Queensland, in terms of potential proximity to services commonly used by people with an acquired disability; and investigate...
KEY FINDING: Access potential was highly variable, particularly for allied health services.
Journal of Frailty, Sarcopenia and Falls, 2022 • September 1, 2022
This study aimed to develop and validate a fall risk questionnaire (LRMS) for Greek community-dwelling individuals over 60 years old. The LRMS questionnaire is a self-reported, 11-item tool designed f...
KEY FINDING: The LRMS Questionnaire demonstrated high correlation with established fall risk assessment tools such as TUG, FES-I, and Tinetti Assessment Tool.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study provides a profile of SCI patients in KwaZulu-Natal, highlighting demographic, socioeconomic, and injury-related characteristics. The findings reveal a slightly different profile compared t...
KEY FINDING: The average annual incidence rate of SCI in KZN was 12.3 per 100,000 population. The majority of participants were male (62%) with a male to female ratio of 6:4, and the mean age was 36.69 years.