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
Nursing
Yielin Kim, Mi Hwa Cho, Kyungmin Do, Hye Jin Kang, Jin Ju Mok, Mi Kyoung Kim, Gwang Suk Kim
Summary: This study investigated the incidence of urinary tract infection and its risk factors among hospitalised patients with spinal cord injury. The results showed that sex, completeness of injury, type of bladder emptying, detrusor function and urethral pressure were significant factors affecting urinary tract infection. Patients who were male and those with injury classifications A, B and C had higher risk of urinary tract infection.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(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
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)
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)
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
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shu-Yu Wu, Yuan-Hong Jiang, Jia-Fong Jhang, Yung-Hsiang Hsu, Han-Chen Ho, Hann-Chorng Kuo
Summary: This study investigated the changes in bladder urothelium protein expression in patients with spinal cord injury and recurrent urinary tract infections. The results showed that patients with spinal cord injury experience chronic bladder inflammation, increased apoptosis, and reduced barrier function, contributing to recurrent urinary tract infections.
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
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
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
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
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
Rehabilitation
Nicole D. DiPiro, James S. Krause
Summary: The objective of this study was to identify patterns and relationships of nonprescription psychoactive substance (PAS) use among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results demonstrated a prevalent use of nonprescription PAS among adults with chronic SCI, with clear differences in patterns and characteristics of use.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
S. Mohammad Alavinia, Maryam Omidvar, B. Catharine Craven
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analyses suggest a positive effect of Whole Body Vibration therapy on reducing fat mass (%/kg), especially when combined with conventional weight loss interventions such as diet and exercise.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nicholas Santino, Victoria Larocca, Sander L. Hitzig, Sara J. T. Guilcher, B. Catharine Craven, Rebecca L. Bassett-Gunter
Summary: This study is the first to show evidence of a negative association between LTPA and loneliness among people with SCI/D, and it establishes a conceptual model for understanding the potential mediating role of loneliness in the relationship between LTPA and life satisfaction among people with SCI/D.
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
R. El-Kotob, B. C. Craven, L. Thabane, A. Papaioannou, J. D. Adachi, L. M. Giangregorio
Summary: This study found that individuals with chronic SCI may have reached a plateau in trabecular bone loss, but cortical bone loss can continue into the chronic stages. The study highlights the importance of monitoring bone changes in individuals with SCI to prevent further bone loss.
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Stephanie R. Cimino, Sander L. Hitzig, B. Catharine Craven, Rebecca L. Bassett-Gunter, Joyce Li, Sara J. T. Guilcher
Summary: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of perceived social isolation among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and the factors that contribute to it. The study found that disrupted social networks, the importance of feeling heard, employment, hobbies and sports, the built environment, and individual traits all impact perceived social isolation.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Mohammad A. Shafiee, Pouyan Shaker, Sayyideh F. Hosseini, Mohammad Alavinia, Mehdi Aarabi, Ali J. Rezaee, Mitchel L. Halperin
Summary: The study found that multiple short urine collections throughout the day significantly improved the ability to identify supersaturation points, precipitation risk zones compared to the traditional 24-hour urine collection method.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi, Crystal Aultman, Renee Konidis, Evelyn Foster, Nicole Sandison, Mohammad Alavinia, Michael Sarin, Paul Oh
Summary: The study developed and validated the DiAbeTes Education Questionnaire (DATE-Q) to measure knowledge among diabetes and prediabetes patients attending cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Results showed preliminary validity of the DATE-Q in this population, indicating its potential to assist healthcare teams in customizing education and clinical care plans.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Jenna C. Gibbs, Eleni M. Patsakos, Desiree B. Maltais, Dalton L. Wolfe, Dany H. Gagnon, B. Catharine Craven
Summary: This study evaluates the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions in improving endocrine-metabolic disease (EMD) risk in patients with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The findings suggest that electrical stimulation-assisted training and exercise, dietary interventions can have positive effects on certain EMD outcomes, but there are also inconsistencies and low-quality evidence. Further long-term studies are needed to fully understand the impact of these rehabilitation approaches in mitigating EMD risk.
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Julio Cesar Furlan, Maureen Pakosh, Beverley Catharine Craven, Milos Radomir Popovic
Summary: This scoping review highlights the potential effects of functional electrical stimulation therapy in combination with task-specific training on the neuromuscular system during rehabilitation following CNS injury or disease. While most studies focused on muscle changes, there remains a significant gap in understanding the actual mechanisms of action of FEST + TST.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jawad Chishtie, Iwona Anna Bielska, Aldo Barrera, Jean-Sebastien Marchand, Muhammad Imran, Syed Farhan Ali Tirmizi, Luke A. Turcotte, Sarah Munce, John Shepherd, Arrani Senthinathan, Monica Cepoiu-Martin, Michael Irvine, Jessica Babineau, Sally Abudiab, Marko Bjelica, Christopher Collins, B. Catharine Craven, Sara Guilcher, Tara Jeji, Parisa Naraei, Susan Jaglal
Summary: This scoping review aims to summarize the evidence of interactive visualization applications, methods, and tools used in population health and health services research in the past 15 years. The findings reveal that interactive visualization methods are widely used in epidemiologic surveillance, resource planning, health service monitoring and quality, and medication use patterns. These methods play an important role in knowledge discovery, hypothesis generation and testing, and decision support.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Matteo Ponzano, Matheus J. Wiest, Andre Coleman, Emily Newton, Maureen Pakosh, Eleni M. Patsakos, David S. K. Magnuson, Lora M. Giangregorio, B. Catharine Craven
Summary: This scoping review explores the current use of ALP and B-ALP in studies of SCI, both in humans and animal models, and identifies potential areas for future research. The findings suggest conflicting evidence regarding changes in ALP levels in SCI patients compared to controls, while B-ALP appears to be influenced by certain treatment interventions.
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
B. C. Craven, K. Musselman
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sander L. Hitzig, Gaya Jeyathevan, Farnoosh Farahani, Vanessa K. Noonan, Gary Linassi, Francois Routhier, Arif Jetha, Diana McCauley, S. Mohammad Alavinia, Maryam Omidvar, B. Catharine Craven
Summary: The SCI-High Project developed a set of indicators to optimize community participation for individuals with spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) post-rehabilitation discharge. These indicators cover structural, process, and outcome aspects, aiming to assess the impact of rehabilitation programs on patients' self-efficacy and community participation levels.
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Andrea Bandini, Mehdy Dousty, Sander L. Hitzig, B. Catharine Craven, Sukhvinder Kalsi-Ryan, Jose Zariffa
Summary: A wearable vision-based system for measuring hand use in individuals living with tetraplegia was developed and validated, with measures of hand function correlated with clinical assessments of hand function and independence.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kim Phung, Laura McAdam, Jinhui Ma, Hugh J. McMillan, Stefan Jackowski, Maya Scharke, Mary-Ann Matzinger, Nazih Shenouda, Khaldoun Koujok, Jacob L. Jaremko, Kevin Smit, Scott Walker, Colleen Hartigan, Nasrin Khan, Victor N. Konji, Lynn MacLeay, Marika Page, Elizabeth Sykes, Marie-Eve Robinson, Nathalie Alos, Elizabeth A. Cummings, Josephine Ho, Anne Marie Sbrocchi, Robert Stein, David Saleh, B. Catharine Craven, Utkarsh J. Dang, Kerry Siminoski, Frank Rauch, Leanne M. Ward
Summary: This study found that markers of systemic glucocorticoid exposure, such as shorter stature, greater bone age delay, and lower lumbar spine bone mineral density, were associated with spine fragility in patients with DMD.
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Arrani Senthinathan, B. Catherine Craven, Andrew M. Morris, Melanie Penner, Karen Tu, Susan B. Jaglal
Summary: This retrospective cohort study aimed to investigate antibiotic prescribing and urine culture testing patterns for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in a primary care Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) cohort. The study found that the average annual number of antibiotic prescriptions for UTIs was 1.9 for the SCI cohort, and urine cultures were conducted for 58.1% of antibiotic prescriptions. Physician characteristics, such as gender and training, were found to be associated with the choice of antibiotic and whether a urine culture was ordered. Patient characteristics did not show any association.