Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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PM R, 2023 • September 1, 2023
The study assessed patient favorability toward music therapy (MT) in an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) across three impairment categories, finding that patients generally have a neutral to fa...
KEY FINDING: Most patients (79.8%) scored in either the favorable or neutral ranges regarding music therapy.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2023 • June 1, 2023
This study examined the effects of arm-only rowing (AO) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) rowing on cardiac structure and function in individuals with subacute spinal cord injury (SCI). The ...
KEY FINDING: Time since injury was significantly associated with a continuous decline in cardiac structure and systolic function, specifically, a reduction in left ventricular mass, internal diameter during systole and diastole, as well as cardiac output, and left ventricular percent shortening.
Asian Spine Journal, 2023 • April 1, 2023
The study evaluated postoperative functional status using FIM-L, WISCI II, ASIA-LEMS, and ASIA-LESS scores, finding that independent walkers at 2 weeks had better lower-limb and sensory function recov...
KEY FINDING: 71% and 43% of participants were nonindependent ambulators at 1 week and 2 weeks postoperatively, respectively.
J Neurol Phys Ther, 2023 • July 1, 2023
This study externally validated the Canadian 2021 outdoor walking CPR using data from 12 SCIMS centers in the United States. The study found that a CPR threshold of ≥ 33, based on ISNCSCI sensory and ...
KEY FINDING: The study externally validated a clinical prediction rule (CPR) for predicting outdoor walking ability one year after spinal cord injury (SCI).
Spinal Cord, 2023 • January 30, 2023
This register-based cohort study investigated labour market participation following spinal cord injury (SCI) in Norway, comparing 451 individuals with SCI to 1791 matched controls over a six-year peri...
KEY FINDING: SCI substantially decreased labour market participation up to six years after injury compared to matched controls.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This study investigated the effects of quadrupedal bodyweight-supported treadmill training (qBWSTT) and passive-isokinetic bicycle training on bone health in rats with severe spinal cord injury (SCI)....
KEY FINDING: SCI without ABPT exhibited uncoupled bone turnover and progressive cancellous and cortical bone loss.
Disabil Rehabil, 2024 • March 1, 2024
The study systematically documents the availability of rehabilitation services in Tanzania, focusing on the Kilimanjaro region. The research highlights a potential gap between rehabilitation availabil...
KEY FINDING: The systematic review identified eleven organizations offering rehabilitation services in the Kilimanjaro region.
Spinal Cord, 2023 • February 25, 2023
This study aimed to explore the characteristics of individuals with SCI readmitted to the hospital, the reasons for readmissions, and the length of stay (LoS) for different conditions. The most freque...
KEY FINDING: Urological problems, pressure injuries, and spasticity are the most frequent causes of re-hospitalization in individuals with traumatic SCI.
Cureus, 2023 • April 14, 2023
This study focused on developing and validating the Upper Extremity Functional Skill Measure (UEFSM), a 10-item tool designed to assess hand function in individuals with C5-C7 spinal cord injury (SCI)...
KEY FINDING: The developed UEFSM is a 10-item tool that assesses hand function across four subscales: grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement.
Nursing Open, 2023 • January 1, 2023
The study aimed to identify factors affecting the quality of accelerated rehabilitation for patients with cervical spinal cord injury from the perspective of medical staff. The research identified two...
KEY FINDING: The study found that multidisciplinary teams, system guarantees, and adequate staffing are crucial for the structural quality of accelerated rehabilitation.