Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This is a correction notice for an article published in Spinal Cord Series and Cases (2017) concerning international spinal cord injury data sets for sexual function. The correction pertains to an err...
KEY FINDING: The surname of author Giulio Del Popolo was incorrectly indexed in the original article.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • July 13, 2020
This cross-sectional pilot study evaluated the challenges faced by individuals with SCI in Tanzania during Clean Intermittent Catheterisation (CIC). The study found that while some individuals perform...
KEY FINDING: A major obstacle for the implementation and continuation of CIC in individuals with SCI in Northern Tanzania is the availability of CIC equipment for home-usage.
BMJ Open, 2020 • July 1, 2020
This randomised controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), biofeedback, and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as adjunct treatm...
KEY FINDING: The primary outcome is the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • April 1, 2020
This article reviews NLUTD in SCI, its complications, surveillance, and management, aiming to provide PCPs with insights into SCI-related NLUTD and its management. The management approach for NLUTD de...
KEY FINDING: NLUTD is associated with significant morbidity, reduced quality of life, increased health care costs, and mortality in individuals with SCI.
BMJ Open, 2020 • June 9, 2020
The TASCI trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy of TTNS in preventing NDO in patients with acute SCI. The study is a nationwide, randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind clinical trial conducted...
KEY FINDING: The primary outcome is the occurrence of NDO jeopardising the upper urinary tract at 1 year after SCI, assessed by urodynamic investigation.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • November 1, 2020
This study aimed to understand the needs and priorities of individuals with SCI regarding bladder and bowel management and their willingness to use neuromodulation interventions. The survey results in...
KEY FINDING: Bladder emptying without catheters was the top priority for restoring bladder function for those surveyed.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • September 15, 2020
Intermittent catheterization (IMC) is the accepted evidence-based best practice for bladder management in people with voiding dysfunction due to neurogenic bladder. There is considerable evidence that...
KEY FINDING: There was a significant increase in the reported quality of life after switching from reuse to single-use hydrophilic catheters.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • August 17, 2020
Reusable catheters are not widely used in industrialized countries due to the widespread availability of single-use catheters and patients’ concerns. However, currently there are only a few studies th...
KEY FINDING: A metanalysis of seven trials performed by Christison et al. (2017) reported no difference in UTI rates between the two IC techniques.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • July 1, 2020
The article addresses the gap in sexual health discussions within primary care for individuals with spinal cord injuries, highlighting barriers such as time constraints and provider discomfort. It adv...
KEY FINDING: Relationship factors, such as partner satisfaction and relationship quality, are significant predictors of sexual satisfaction in individuals with spinal cord injury.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2021 • May 1, 2021
This study investigated the impact of different forms of activity-based recovery training on bladder, bowel, and sexual function following spinal cord injury (SCI). The study compared stand training a...
KEY FINDING: Stand training alone did not improve pelvic organ functions after spinal cord injury.