Review
Rehabilitation
Bronwyn Simpson, Michelle Villeneuve, Shane Clifton
Summary: This study aimed to explore the experiences and perspectives of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) regarding interventions that target their well-being. The results showed that various interventions influenced multiple determinants of well-being, leading to improvements in subjective and psychological well-being among the participants with SCI. However, the definition of well-being was not always clear in the studies, and the participants reported a lack of priority and opportunities for engaging in well-being interventions within the current rehabilitation system.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Elizabeth C. Pasipanodya, Benjamin Dirlikov, Kathleen Castillo, Kazuko L. Shem
Summary: This study aimed to examine predictors of cognitive functioning profiles and their associations with psychological well-being among individuals receiving acute spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Results showed associations between fewer years of education, smoking history, substance use history, and more severe postconcussion symptoms with low cognitive functioning. At 6 months, individuals with low cognitive functioning reported significantly lower levels of life satisfaction compared to the other two groups.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Review
Rehabilitation
Nicholas Dietz, Sarah Wagers, Susan J. Harkema, Jessica M. D'Amico
Summary: The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy, dosing, and safety profiles of intrathecal and oral baclofen in treating spasticity after spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found that baclofen is the most commonly-prescribed antispasmodic after SCI, but there is a lack of large, placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trials, and further research is needed to compare baclofen with alternative treatments.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexandra M. Williams, Jasmin K. Ma, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Christopher R. West
Summary: The study suggests that a tailored behavioral physical activity intervention is more effective in promoting adaptations in cardiac geometry for individuals with lower level spinal cord injuries.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jillian M. R. Clark, James S. Krause
Summary: This study investigated the relationships between self-reported biological, psychological, and social factors and life satisfaction in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury. The results indicated that less severe depressive symptoms and greater social support were associated with higher levels of life satisfaction in global, vocational, and home life domains.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Katarzyna Iwon, Julia Skibinska, Dorota Jasielska, Sonia Kalwarczyk
Summary: The study demonstrated a strong relationship between subjective well-being and physical activity, with regular physical activity leading to higher levels of well-being. Even a short engagement in physical activity (4 weeks) may contribute to an increase in subjective well-being.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Anthony F. DiMarco, Robert T. Geertman, Kutaiba Tabbaa, Gregory A. Nemunaitis, Krzysztof E. Kowalski
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to improve bowel management in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Results showed that SCS significantly reduced time required for bowel management, increased airway pressure generation, and improved overall quality of life. Importantly, the improvement in bowel management was associated with restoration of intra-abdominal pressure development.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Noelle E. Carlozzi, Jenna Freedman, Jonathan P. Troost, Traci Carson, Ivan R. Molton, Dawn M. Ehde, Kayvan Najarian, Jennifer A. Miner, Nicholas R. Boileau, Anna L. Kratz
Summary: Sleep quality has a significant impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Fluctuations in sleep quality are associated with changes in HRQOL, particularly in terms of fatigue and cognitive abilities. Further research on improving sleep quality is needed in this population.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Claire Shackleton, Leslie Swartz, Philippa Skowno, Robert Evans, Sacha West, Yumna Albertus, Wayne Derman, Jason Bantjes
Summary: Through the implementation of a 24-week spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in South Africa, participants experienced improvements in various aspects of their quality of life, including enhanced functional independence, reduced secondary complications, and improved psychosocial and emotional well-being.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Muna Bhattarai, Yuanyuan Jin, Susan Miller Smedema, Kabita Raj Cadel, Mandira Baniya
Summary: This study aimed to examine the factors contributing to subjective well-being (SWB) among individuals with spinal cord injuries. Self-efficacy, social support, and resilience were found to be significantly associated with SWB, with resilience mediating the relationship between social support and SWB. The relationship between resilience and SWB was found to be stronger among single participants compared to married participants.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Brigida Molina-Gallego, Sagrario Gomez-Cantarino, Maria Idoia Ugarte-Gurrutxaga, Laura Molina-Gallego, Laura Mordillo-Mateos
Summary: Patients with chronic spinal cord injury showed significantly different cognitive profiles compared to those with subacute injury, and cognitive dysfunction may have significant implications on individuals' quality of life and societal integration even beyond the first stage of rehabilitation.
Article
Rehabilitation
Meenakshi Mohan, Virendra Vikram Singh, Roumi Deb
Summary: This study aims to explore patients' perception during consultations and assess the relationship between this perception and demographic/injury variables as well as quality of life. The findings show that there is a strong correlation between the Consultation and Relational Empathy measure and patients' quality of life. Higher quality of life scores are associated with greater perceptions of holistic care and empathy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Ravindran Visagan, Florence R. A. Hogg, Mathew J. Gallagher, Siobhan Kearney, Argyro Zoumprouli, Marios C. Papadopoulos, Samira Saadoun
Summary: This study examines the feasibility of monitoring tissue oxygen tension in patients with acute, severe traumatic spinal cord injuries. The results show that tissue oxygen tension is influenced by various factors, including intraspinal pressure, spinal cord perfusion pressure, tissue glucose levels, lactate/pyruvate ratio, and fever. In patients with motor-incomplete injuries, fluctuations in tissue oxygen tension correlate with fluctuations in limb motor score.
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
James J. Laskin, Zeina Waheed, Nancy P. Thorogood, Tom E. Nightingale, Vanessa K. Noonan
Summary: This scoping review provides an overview of the current status of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) research for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The review identifies the need for more rigorous study designs, larger sample sizes, comparative studies, improved reporting of stimulation parameters and adverse event data, and alignment of outcomes with the priorities of the SCI community.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Wilson Tam, Sum Nok Poon, Rathi Mahendran, Ee Heok Kua, Xi Vivien Wu
Summary: Through a systematic review, it was found that reminiscence-based intervention can significantly reduce depressive symptoms and improve life satisfaction in cognitively intact older adults. In addition, reminiscence-based intervention also helps enhance self-esteem, promote psychological well-being, and happiness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
