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, 2018 • November 8, 2018
The editorial discusses the growth of the journal 'Spinal Cord Series and Cases' and its expansion to include new regional focuses and collections. The journal is interested in current topics such as ...
KEY FINDING: The journal published 105 papers in 2018, surpassing the number published in 2017.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 2019 • January 9, 2019
This case report describes a previously undocumented complication of brachial plexus paralysis following thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the prone position. The injury was likely caused by the patient'...
KEY FINDING: Brachial plexus injury can occur during thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the prone position, likely due to excessive abduction and external rotation of the arm.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study examined protective factors against pressure injuries in socioeconomically disadvantaged adults with SCI using a qualitative analysis of treatment notes from a pressure injury prevention in...
KEY FINDING: Eight types of potentially protective factors were identified: meaningful activity, motivation to prevent negative health outcomes, stability/resources, equipment, communication and self-advocacy skills, personal traits, physical factors, and behaviors/activities.
Heliyon, 2019 • March 4, 2019
This review provides a comprehensive overview of experimental SCI rat models and commonly used behavioral tests for assessing recovery. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of different inju...
KEY FINDING: The review highlights three main SCI rat models: compression, contusion, and transection, each mimicking different aspects of human SCI and having specific advantages and limitations for research.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2019 • March 22, 2019
The study aimed to evaluate the frequency of validated assessment scales in SCI rehabilitation using SCIRE project outcome measures. The results indicated a consensus among professionals to assess SCI...
KEY FINDING: The most commonly used objective outcome measures were the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury, the MAS, the SCIM and FIM.
Trials, 2019 • April 23, 2019
The CIVIC trial is designed to assess the effectiveness of a community-based care model in reducing mortality and complications among individuals with spinal cord injuries in Bangladesh. The intervent...
KEY FINDING: The primary outcome is all-cause mortality at 2 years, determined by a blinded assessor due to the absence of a death registry in Bangladesh.
Medicine, 2019 • April 1, 2019
This protocol outlines a plan to conduct an overview and network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate the effectiveness of different interventions in animal models of ischemic stroke. The study will involv...
KEY FINDING: This study aims to identify the more effective intervention for infarct volume in animal models of ischemic stroke.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil., 2019 • May 1, 2019
This study demonstrates inconsistencies in the documentation of data elements in 5 common trauma databases. These discrepancies are a barrier to database harmonization and to maximizing the use of the...
KEY FINDING: Of the 30 data elements examined, 14 (47%) were present in all 5 databases.
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2019 • April 30, 2019
This case report details a 74-year-old man who developed Aspergillus terreus spondylodiscitis following an abdominal stab wound, a previously unreported occurrence. The patient's condition was charact...
KEY FINDING: Aspergillus terreus spondylodiscitis can occur following a penetrating abdominal injury, likely due to direct inoculation of the fungus.
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 2019 • October 12, 2018
This study assessed health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Thai individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) using a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design. The study found that QoL themes of Tha...
KEY FINDING: The qualitative data revealed that the most salient themes of HRQoL in individuals with SCI were "supporting factors toward QoL" and "driving force post injury".