Article
Rehabilitation
Jane Duff, Lucy C. Grant, Jennifer Coker, Kimberley R. Monden
Summary: This study aims to recommend a cut-off score for the brief 2-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2) measure for individuals with spinal cord injuries/disorders (PwSCI/D) and estimate the occurrence of anxiety within this population using the full 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) measure. The findings show that anxiety occurrence is elevated among PwSCI/D compared to the general population, and it is recommended to use a cut-off score of >= 2 for the GAD-2 and a threshold of >= 8 for the GAD-7 to ensure the maximum number of individuals with anxiety symptoms are recognized.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Pamela A. Kisala, Aaron J. Boulton, Mary D. Slavin, Matthew L. Cohen, Tamra Keeney, Pengsheng Ni, Denise Tate, Allen W. Heinemann, Susan Charlifue, Denise C. Fyffe, Elizabeth R. Felix, Alan M. Jette, David S. Tulsky
Summary: The objective of this study was to assess the responsiveness of the SCI-FI/C item banks in the first year after spinal cord injury. The results showed that the SCI-FI Basic Mobility/C and Self-care/C banks were sensitive to changes in all individuals with SCI at 6 months and 1 year, while the SCI-FI/C Fine Motor item bank was only responsive to individuals with tetraplegia or incomplete paraplegia.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE 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)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alicja Widuch-Spodyniuk, Beata Tarnacka, Bogumil Korczynski, Justyna Wisniowska
Summary: Innovative rehabilitation methods, such as robotic-assisted gait therapy (RAGT), have shown positive effects on the improvement of depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCIs).
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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
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)
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)
Article
Rehabilitation
Duygu Kuzu, Jonathan P. Troost, Noelle E. Carlozzi, Dawn M. Ehde, Ivan R. Molton, Anna L. Kratz
Summary: This study aimed to examine the associations between pain, fatigue, depressed mood, anxiety, and perceived cognitive function with social participation in the daily lives of adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that daily increases in fatigue and depressive symptoms and decreases in perceived cognitive function were significantly related to worse same-day social participation, while daily fluctuations in anxiety and pain were unrelated to same-day social participation.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
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
Rehabilitation
Tijn van Diemen, Yvonne Tran, Janneke M. Stolwijk-Swuste, Ellen H. Roels, SELF-SC Group, Ilse J. W. van Nes, Marcel W. M. Post
Summary: The study identified distinct trajectories of SE, depressive mood, and anxiety in SCI patients, and confirmed the interrelationships between them. Patients with high SE scores tended to adjust well with lower depressive mood and anxiety, while those with high depressive mood and anxiety scores were not always identifiable based on their SE trajectory.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Tim C. Crul, Marcel W. M. Post, Johanna M. A. Visser-Meily, Janneke M. Stolwijk-Swuste
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of SCI-related pain during initial inpatient rehabilitation and explore their relationships with demographic and lesion characteristics. The results showed that SCI-related pain was highly prevalent during inpatient rehabilitation and different factors such as sex, age, and type of injury were associated with the presence of pain.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
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
Rehabilitation
Sara J. T. Guilcher, Mary-Ellen Hogan, Qi Guan, Daniel McCormack, Andrew Calzavara, Tejal Patel, Sander L. Hitzig, Tanya Packer, Aisha K. Lofters
Summary: The study found a significant proportion of individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury were prescribed opioids in a recent one-year period, with some receiving doses exceeding the maximum recommended by the Canadian opioid guideline. The research also identified risk factors associated with chronic, high-dose opioid use.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lynn A. Worobey, Allen W. Heinemann, Kim D. Anderson, Denise Fyffe, Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, Theresa Berner, Michael L. Boninger
Summary: This study investigated the frequency and consequences of wheelchair repairs and found that over 50% of wheelchair users were significantly affected by financial and personal costs. The highest repair rates were found for seating systems, electronics, and tires. Active users experienced more repairs and consequences compared to less active users. Repairs were more common among Black individuals and power wheelchair (PWC) users, whereas consequences were more common among Black individuals, PWC or power assist users, and those with public insurance. The consequences lasted longer than 2 weeks for many and could be minimized by having a working backup chair. Costs may present a barrier to repair completion for some individuals.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Yue Cao, David Murday, Elizabeth H. Corley, Nicole D. DiPiro, James S. Krause
Summary: The study found that 70% of patients with spinal cord injury in the southeastern United States were rehospitalized within five years of initial discharge, with high costs involved. Participants who could walk independently had fewer rehospitalizations, shorter length of stay, and lower charges, and college education was associated with lower charges.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lynn A. Worobey, Gina McKernan, Maria Toro, Jonathan Pearlman, Rachel E. Cowan, Allen W. Heinemann, Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, Jessica Presperin Pedersen, Matthew Mesoros, Michael L. Boninger
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of group wheelchair maintenance training and identified participant characteristics associated with training responsiveness. The results showed that the training improved maintenance capacity and performance for both manual and power wheelchair users. Furthermore, delivering the training in a structured group format reduced costs and enhanced the likelihood of adoption into clinical practice.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jessica Pruente, Allen W. Heinemann, Kathy Zebracki, Shubra Mukherjee, Deborah Gaebler-Spira
Summary: The study aimed to describe the adult outcomes of spinal cord injury (SCI) caused by gun injuries compared to non-violent etiologies, as well as their utilization of health services. The results showed that the gun injury group had lower educational attainment and income level, despite similar employment rates. The study suggests that gun injuries are associated with decreased educational attainment and lifetime income.
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Denise G. Tate, Edward J. Rohn, Martin Forchheimer, Suzanne Walsh, Lisa DiPonio, Gianna M. Rodriguez, Anne P. Cameron
Summary: This study investigated factors influencing surgical decision-making for neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction in spinal cord injury patients. The study found that factors influencing decision-making included recurrent symptoms and complications, balancing satisfaction with NBB management against surgery risks, achieving independence and lifestyle adjustments, participant-driven solutions, support and guidance and trust in doctors, and access and barriers to decision-making. The implementation of decision-making varied across surgeries and individuals, with no clear patterns. Most participants were satisfied with the surgery outcomes.
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Ann Van de Winckel, Allan J. Kozlowski, Mark Johnston, Jennifer Weaver, Namrata Grampurohit, Lauren Terhorst, Shannon Juengst, Linda Ehrlich-Jones, Allen W. Heinemann, John Melvin, Pallavi Sood, Trudy Mallinson
Summary: The Rasch Reporting Guideline for Rehabilitation Research (RULER) provides evidence-based recommendations for reporting rehabilitation outcome assessments using Rasch Measurement (RM) Theory, aiming to improve consistency and transparency in this field.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
T. S. Jesus, B. Z. Stern, J. Struhar, A. Deutsch, A. W. Heinemann
Summary: This study aims to characterize the use of patient experience feedback for person-centered rehabilitation quality improvement and codesign activities. The results showed that there were few examples of such use in the rehabilitation literature, and patient experience improvement activities relied mainly on retrospective survey data without combining more actionable forms of patient experience feedback. Further research is needed to design activities that collect and utilize patient experience feedback for rehabilitation service improvements.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Han Su, Jasin Wong, Angelika Kudla, Mirang Park, Robert Trierweiler, Pamela Capraro, Deborah Crown, Nnaemezie Ezeife, Stephanie Tomazin, Elizabeth G. S. Munsell, Allen W. Heinemann
Summary: This research aimed to explore disability phenotypes, frequently used accommodations, and employee- and job-related factors associated with the extent of job accommodation use. The survey identified three disability phenotypes and found that flexible working schedules, telework, and access to a support person in the workplace were the most common accommodations. Accommodation use was found to be associated with employee- and job-related factors.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Elizabeth G. S. Munsell, Angelika Kudla, Han Su, Jasin Wong, Deborah Crown, Pamela Capraro, Robert Trierweiler, Mirang Park, Allen W. Heinemann
Summary: Disability is a common aspect of human diversity, but people with disabilities are underrepresented in the workplace. This study explores the challenges and strategies perceived by employers in employing, retaining, and promoting individuals with physical disabilities, as well as the policies and support they provide. The findings show that many employers lack comprehensive disability policies and struggle with supporting employees with physical disabilities, but they acknowledge the effectiveness of strategies such as education and training, and increasing leadership support.
REHABILITATION COUNSELING BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sheryl Katta-Charles, Leah M. Adams, Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Flora M. Hammond, Paul B. Perrin, Amanda R. Rabinowitz, Umesh M. Venkatesan, Alan H. Weintraub, Charles H. Bombardier
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the prevalence, severity, and correlates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed no significant differences in depression, anxiety, or suicidal ideation before vs during the pandemic, and the predictors of mental health outcomes remained similar. The results suggest a general resilience and are consistent with recent studies in the general population, indicating only temporary increases in psychological distress associated with the pandemic. Although not worsened, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation are still prevalent and require focused treatment and research efforts.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Gavin Sanders, Lisa J. J. Rapport, Jenny H. H. Marwitz, Thomas A. A. Novack, William Walker, Candace Tefertiller, Thomas K. K. Watanabe, Richard Kennedy, Yelena Goldin, Thomas Bergquist, Laura E. E. Dreer, Charles H. H. Bombardier, Yue Zhang
Summary: This study examined considerations and perceived barriers to return to driving among adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who were not driving, and explored their association with psychosocial outcomes. Results showed that social barriers were the most prominent, while physical barriers were the least endorsed. Gender and race differences were found in both theoretical considerations and barriers to driving. Disability level moderated the relationship between barriers and depression and life satisfaction.
Article
Rehabilitation
Linda Resnik, Matthew Borgia, Allen W. Heinemann, Phillip Stevens, Melissa A. Clark, Pengsheng Ni
Summary: This study aims to develop a self-report measure of activity performance for upper limb prosthesis users that quantifies outcomes by level of amputation and prosthesis type. Through a telephone survey and analysis of the data, the study obtained some psychometric properties of the measure. The measure showed differences in performance among users with different levels of amputation.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Daniel Pinto, Allen W. Heinemann, Shuo-Hsiu Chang, Susan Charlifue, Edelle C. Field-Fote, Catherine L. Furbish, Arun Jayaraman, Candace Tefertiller, Heather B. Taylor, Dustin D. French
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness of locomotor training strategies following spinal cord injury (SCI) by injury status (complete versus incomplete). The results showed that conventional training was more cost-effective than overground robotic training for patients with incomplete SCI, while overground robotic training was more cost-effective than conventional training for patients with complete SCI.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Jonathan S. Theros, Katelyn B. Zumpf, Tara Lagu, Saieesh Rao, Brian J. Nasca, Allen W. Heinemann, Michael B. Shapiro, Karl Y. Bilimoria, Anne M. Stey
Summary: Post-acute care following SCI or TBI has a significant impact on neurological function recovery. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) show better outcomes and lower mortality rates compared to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). This study explores the access to inpatient rehabilitation based on insurance and estimates the associated costs.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2023)
Review
Gerontology
Jasin Wong, Jessica Pedersen, Niveda Tennety, Lindsay DuBois, Rudyard Chiu, Dhrumil Shah, Glenn Malecki, Q. Eileen Wafford, Allen W. W. Heinemann
Summary: Home and community-based services (HCBS) help people with disabilities and older adults live in their homes, and it is important to use person-centered approaches when developing support plans. This study identified key competencies for delivering person-centered supports and examined the relationship between HCBS and its outcomes.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Stefano Negrini, Kristian Borg, Anne Cusick, Giorgio Ferriero, Walter R. Frontera, Douglas P. Gross, Allen Heinemann, Wendy Machalicek, Ann Patricia Moore, Randolph J. Nudo, Dominic Perennou, Henk Stam, Carlotte Kiekens
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Marcel W. M. Post, Martin Forchheimer, Susan Charlifue, Julia D'Andrea Greve, Peter New, Denise G. Tate
Summary: This study examined the sensitivity of the QoL-BDS V2.0 to reflect changes in mobility and secondary health conditions (SHCs) among individuals with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/SCD) between inpatient rehabilitation and one-year follow-up. The results suggest that the QoL-BDS V2.0 is responsive to changes in quality of life, particularly in terms of improvements in physical health, psychological health, and social life.
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2023)