Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This multicenter study evaluated the appropriateness of ASB and UTI management in patients with NB. It identified factors associated with inappropriate diagnosis and treatment to improve the quality o...
KEY FINDING: Nearly all ASB encounters had appropriate diagnosis (98%).
Scientific Reports, 2023 • October 11, 2023
This study aimed to understand the status of UTIs and bladder management in Chinese community-based SCI patients. The findings indicate a higher prevalence of UTIs in this population compared to devel...
KEY FINDING: The prevalence of UTIs in Chinese community SCI patients was 72.9%, higher than reported in developed countries.
PLOS ONE, 2023 • November 1, 2023
This qualitative study explored the perceptions, experiences, and beliefs regarding urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients with neurogenic bladder (NB). It involved virtual focus groups with 23 V...
KEY FINDING: Caregivers play a crucial role in UTI management by enabling access to care, helping recognize symptoms, and aiding in understanding medical information.
Spinal Cord, 2023 • December 1, 2023
This study shows that performing routine urine cultures resulted in increased unnecessary antibiotic treatment. This study emphasized the importance of patient and health care professional education o...
KEY FINDING: Over half (54%) of the cohort received a urine culture during their annual exam visit, of whom 57% (2910) had a positive culture.
Frontiers in Medicine, 2023 • November 17, 2023
This retrospective study aimed to investigate the occurrence rate of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the early phase after performing intermittent catheterization (IC) and to explore the possible f...
KEY FINDING: UTI after performing IC is prevalent among people with SCI.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • July 1, 2023
This pilot study investigated the impact of intravesical Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) on the urobiome of adults with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) who use intermittent cathete...
KEY FINDING: The urobiomes were characterized by four dominant phyla (>1%): Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, and Actinobacteria.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • July 1, 2023
The study aimed to determine if assessment of urinary symptoms in people with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) should depend on bladder management method (indwelling catheter (IDC), ...
KEY FINDING: Ten urinary symptoms are independent of bladder management, forming a 'core' set of NLUTD urinary symptoms.
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023 • October 24, 2023
This study aimed to evaluate the quality of sexual life among male patients with SCI undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation department in Mexico. The study found a significant disparity in sexual di...
KEY FINDING: Patients with thoracic spinal cord injury reported significantly higher sexual dissatisfaction compared to those with lumbar spinal cord injury.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study successfully translated and validated the SF-Qualiveen questionnaire into Arabic for use with spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. The translated version maintains the original questionnaire'...
KEY FINDING: The Arabic SF-Qualiveen demonstrated good internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha of > 0.8 for the overall score.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2025 • January 1, 2024
This study investigated the epidemiology of spinal cord injury (SCI) and SCI-induced urinary tract stones (UTSs) in Taiwan from 2005 to 2015 using a population-based cohort study design. The results s...
KEY FINDING: The average annual incidence of SCI in Taiwan was 60.4 per million, with men having a higher incidence than women.