Browse the latest research summaries in the field of research methodology & design for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2012 • January 1, 2012
International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Data Sets are being created to promote the collection of uniform data for various uses. The NINDS CDE team has since developed variable names and database struct...
KEY FINDING: The consistency of the data sets and the CDE format may improve the ability to transfer critical medical information electronically from one center to another.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012 • October 1, 2012
The study aimed to develop a comprehensive, patient-reported measure of physical functioning for individuals with SCI. The researchers created the Spinal Cord Injury – Functional Index (SCI-FI) throug...
KEY FINDING: A five-factor model of physical functioning (basic mobility, ambulation, wheelchair mobility, self-care, and fine motor skills) best describes the abilities of individuals with SCI.
J Anesth, 2012 • June 19, 2012
This case series study prospectively examined whether the effect of spinal anesthesia (SA) could be checked in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) based on the disappearance of lower extremity refle...
KEY FINDING: The effect of SA in 39 patients (97.5 %) was confirmed by demonstrating the absence of both the Babinski sign and patellar tendon reflex and loss of spasticity after SA.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA, 2012 • September 1, 2012
The study developed prediction models using acute clinical and radiologic data, obtained within the first three days after injury, to predict long term functional outcome after traumatic spinal cord i...
KEY FINDING: Better functional status was predicted by a less severe initial ASIA Impairment Scale grade.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil., 2007 • January 1, 2007
The Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Evidence (SCIRE) is a synthesis of research evidence for rehabilitation interventions to improve the health of people with SCI. The SCIRE project used a systemati...
KEY FINDING: The SCIRE project identified areas where there is substantial quality evidence for practice and gaps where additional research is urgently needed.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • September 1, 2012
This study compared walking outcomes of individuals with traumatic (TSCI) and non-traumatic (NTSCI) spinal cord injuries during inpatient rehabilitation. The findings indicated similar walking outcome...
KEY FINDING: Walking outcomes were comparable between individuals with NTSCI and TSCI admitted for specialized SCI rehabilitation.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2012 • December 1, 2012
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and utility of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in the comprehensive evaluation of patients with early post-acu...
KEY FINDING: The study found that first-level ICF categories provide a useful structure for comprehensive evaluations in early post-acute SCI.
Systematic Reviews, 2013 • February 22, 2013
This protocol outlines a systematic review to assess the impact of quality improvement (QI) strategies on the quality of life and physical and psychological well-being of individuals with spinal cord ...
KEY FINDING: The systematic review will identify quality improvement strategies aimed at the health system, health-care professionals, and patients that impact the quality of life and well-being of individuals with a spinal cord injury.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2012 • January 1, 2012
This study assessed the reliability of the ISCIP classification among clinicians with minimal training, using clinical vignettes. The results showed moderate reliability, with some pain subtypes being...
KEY FINDING: Respondents showed high confidence in identifying the number of pain components, with an average correctness of 86%.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2012 • January 1, 2012
This study evaluated the Needs Assessment Checklist (NAC) as an assessment tool for spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. The NAC was found to have high internal consistency and validity, and was s...
KEY FINDING: The Needs Assessment Checklist (NAC) demonstrated high internal consistency and acceptable internal validity.