Browse the latest research summaries in the field of research methodology & design for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
Showing 551-560 of 702 results
Surgery, 2019 • February 1, 2019
This qualitative study explored how rehabilitation experiences influence patients' perceptions of function, identity, and coping in the context of tendon transfer surgery for tetraplegia. The study id...
KEY FINDING: Engagement in therapy was promoted by recognizing its necessity, achieving functional gains, and developing constructive patient-therapist relationships.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • July 1, 2019
This study examined how individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) experience, define, and maintain quality of life (QOL) by using the response shift (RS) model. The RS model helps contextualize the QO...
KEY FINDING: Four response shift themes were identified: behavior-driven, awareness-driven, social comparison, and resignation and despair.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, 2018 • August 14, 2018
This study explores the diverse meanings people ascribe to physical activity, revealing it can range from an unpleasant chore to a source of joy. These meanings impact how individuals engage with phys...
KEY FINDING: Physical activity can be perceived as a source of joy, a means to overcome bodily struggles in daily chores, or simply a way to minimize bodily functions for basic daily life.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • September 4, 2018
This case report highlights the rare but severe complication of Charcot spinal arthropathy (CSA) following spinal cord injury, leading to significant spinal disruption and aortic displacement. The pat...
KEY FINDING: The patient presented with a 48-year history of T3 AIS A paraplegia. He experienced painless low back crepitance.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • October 7, 2018
This case report presents the successful management of a 30-year-old pregnant woman who sustained a traumatic cervical spinal cord injury in her third trimester. The patient underwent anterior cervica...
KEY FINDING: Early surgical stabilization of the spine, followed by comprehensive rehabilitation, can lead to good maternal and fetal outcomes in third-trimester pregnancy with traumatic cervical SCI.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • October 16, 2018
The International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Urodynamic Basic Data Set (version 2.0) aims to standardize the collection and reporting of urodynamic data for individuals with SCI. The revised dataset inc...
KEY FINDING: The "Detrusor function" variable was divided into "Detrusor function during filling cystometry" and "Detrusor function during voiding" to provide more specific information.
Am J Case Rep, 2018 • November 19, 2018
This report is a single subject case study of a unique circumstance in which a patient was provided 2 treatment modalities in a manner creating a natural experimental design. Pain reduction was eviden...
KEY FINDING: Pain intensity decreased following SCS placement and CPRP.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2018 • February 12, 2018
This study examined the feasibility and experiences of using photovoice methodology with Veterans with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D). The findings suggest that photovoice is a feasible and de...
KEY FINDING: Participants discussed challenges with taking photographs, but they enjoyed participating, appreciated inclusion, and hoped the information they provided would help others with disabilities.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2018 • January 1, 2018
The guideline aims to improve care for patients with SCI by providing recommendations for clinicians and policymakers based on available evidence and expert consensus. It focuses on identifying and ma...
KEY FINDING: People with SCI have the same or greater risk for CMD as the non-disabled population.
Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 2019 • January 1, 2019
The study aimed to evaluate research publications on spinal cord injury rehabilitation from 1997 to 2016 using bibliometric methods. The analysis revealed increasing annual publication rates, with the...
KEY FINDING: The annual publication rate in spinal cord injury rehabilitation research increased from 1997 to 2016.