Browse the latest research summaries in the field of research methodology & design for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • July 17, 2022
The case report describes a rare instance of sub-acute post-traumatic ascending myelopathy (SPAM) in a 22-year-old male who experienced significant neurological deterioration after spinal cord injury ...
KEY FINDING: The patient experienced a rapid progression of neurological level, ascending more than four segments from T12 to T2 within a few weeks post-surgery.
J. Clin. Med., 2022 • July 14, 2022
This study investigated factors influencing instant neurological recovery in motor complete traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) patients. Retrospective data from 1053 patients across 59 Chinese hospit...
KEY FINDING: Patients with a better ASIA score on admission were more likely to experience neurological recovery.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • August 25, 2022
This study examines the motivators and barriers to exercise among individuals with SCI enrolled in an internet-based exercise intervention program. Participants reported that improving physical health...
KEY FINDING: The leading reasons reported for enrolling were to improve their physical health (69%), function (61%), and attitude (59%).
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This case report describes the rare occurrence of Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) with Horner’s syndrome in a 12-year-old boy following a penetrating injury to the neck caused by a khuru (Bhutanese dart)...
KEY FINDING: A 12-year-old boy presented with Brown-Sequard syndrome and Horner's syndrome after a penetrating injury to the neck by a khuru (Bhutanese dart).
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This study evaluated the content validity of the Pittsburgh Impairment Testing Tool (PITT), a novel motor impairment tool for adults with spina bifida (SB). Expert feedback was obtained, and content v...
KEY FINDING: The Pittsburgh Impairment Testing Tool (PITT) demonstrated high content validity, exceeding the minimum CVR threshold of 0.636, with an overall CVR of 0.89.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • September 12, 2022
The study assessed the accuracy of self-reported injury level and severity in individuals with chronic SCI compared to clinical examination findings. Participants were more accurate in reporting the r...
KEY FINDING: Ninety-three percent of participants correctly self-reported the anatomical region of their injury.
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.
Eur J Neurol, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This phase II trial evaluated the effects of RNS60 on biomarkers and clinical outcomes in ALS patients. The study found no significant effects on the primary outcome of biomarkers of inflammation and ...
KEY FINDING: RNS60 administration was associated with slower rates of decline in respiratory function compared to placebo over a 24-week treatment period.
World Journal of Clinical Cases, 2022 • September 6, 2022
This case report details a 59-year-old woman with cervical spinal cord myelopathy who experienced life-threatening hypotension after being treated with tamsulosin for neurogenic bladder. The patient's...
KEY FINDING: Tamsulosin, used for neurogenic bladder in a patient with SCI, led to life-threatening hypotension after 9 days of treatment.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2021 • September 13, 2021
This paper reports on the development of an assessment standard (called Nottwil Standard) for use in the rehabilitation of persons after newly acquired SCI according to the guiding principles and to r...
KEY FINDING: A situation analysis revealed that 41 assessments were irregularly performed during initial rehabilitation after newly acquired SCI.