Article
Rehabilitation
Michael J. DeVivo, Yuying Chen, Huacong Wen
Summary: The study identifies trends in causes of death after SCI, highlighting issues such as respiratory diseases and septicemia, as well as diabetes and unintentional injuries that need to be addressed to improve life expectancy for SCI patients.
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)
Article
Rehabilitation
Huacong Wen, Michael J. DeVivo, Allen W. Heinemann, James S. Krause, Susan Robinson-Whelen, Yuying Chen
Summary: This study highlights the association between BMI and mortality after spinal cord injury, showing higher mortality risk among patients with low and extremely high BMI. Health care professionals should focus on weight management, and future research should explore factors contributing to increased mortality.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Nicole D. DiPiro, David Murday, Elizabeth H. Corley, Thomas DiPiro, James S. Krause
Summary: The study focuses on the prevalence of opioid use among individuals with chronic spinal cord injury in South Carolina, indicating a high rate of opioid prescriptions and concurrent use of high-risk medications. Providers should monitor and assess opioid use to decrease the risk of adverse outcomes.
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)
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
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
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)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hannah Tough, Mirja Gross-Hemmi, Silvia Stringhini, Inge Eriks-Hoogland, Christine Fekete
Summary: This study aimed to develop a more thorough understanding of the risk factors for loneliness in persons with a physical impairment, using a population-based sample of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI), based on regression modeling and a recursive partitioning approach. The results showed that individuals with disadvantaged socioeconomic characteristics and greater functional limitations were more likely to experience loneliness.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ian R. H. Rockett, Bina Ali, Eric D. D. Caine, Donald S. S. Shepard, Aniruddha Banerjee, Kurt B. B. Nolte, Hilary S. S. Connery, G. Luke Larkin, Steven Stack, Franklin M. M. White, Haomiao Jia, Jeralynn S. S. Cossman, Judith Feinberg, Amanda N. N. Stover, Ted R. R. Miller
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the economic costs of self-injury mortality (SIM) and suicide in the United States. The results showed that the total costs of SIM reached $1.12 trillion in 2018/2019, with suicide costs increasing to $502.7 billion. These findings underscore the importance of improving prevention and intervention measures.
Article
Rehabilitation
S. James Krause, Chao Li, Deborah Backus, Melinda Jarnecke, Karla Reed, Jameka Rembert, Phillip Rumrill, E. Clara Dismuke-Greer
Summary: The primary barriers for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) revolve around the condition itself, whereas the barriers for spinal cord injury (SCI) appear to be more related to modifiable factors. For participants with different employment statuses, the related barriers and facilitators also vary for individuals with MS and SCI.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nicole D. DiPiro, David Murday, Beth Corley, James S. Krause
Article
Rehabilitation
Chao Li, Nicole D. DiPiro, Jillian M. R. Clark, James S. Krause
Summary: Pain interference plays a mediating role between pain intensity and probable major depression among individuals with spinal cord injury, while resilience is protective against depression.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Nicole D. DiPiro, David Murday, Elizabeth H. Corley, Thomas DiPiro, James S. Krause
Summary: The study focuses on the prevalence of opioid use among individuals with chronic spinal cord injury in South Carolina, indicating a high rate of opioid prescriptions and concurrent use of high-risk medications. Providers should monitor and assess opioid use to decrease the risk of adverse outcomes.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
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)
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
Clinical Neurology
Nicole D. DiPiro, David Murday, Elizabeth H. Corley, James S. Krause
Summary: This cohort study analyzed discharge data to compare and contrast the primary and secondary causes of hospitalization for traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) patients over a five-year period. The study found that rehabilitation diagnoses were most common in the first year, while septicemia was the leading cause for emergency department admissions and chronic skin ulcers were prominent for inpatient admissions.
Article
Rehabilitation
Yue Cao, Nicole D. DiPiro, Edelle Field-Fote, James S. Krause
Summary: Compared with the general population, individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury have significantly higher rates of ED visits and hospitalizations, yet these visits are not regularly assessed within the SCI Model Systems. ED visits may indicate the need for intervention beyond the acute condition leading directly to the ED visits and provide an opportunity to link individuals with resources needed to maintain function in the community.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
James S. Krause, Yue Cao, Nicole D. DiPiro
Summary: This study aims to identify the relationship between health conditions and self-reported emergency department visits and ED-related hospitalizations among people with traumatic SCI, while controlling for demographic, injury, and socioeconomic factors. The results show that acute secondary health conditions, particularly urinary tract infections and pressure injuries, are more strongly associated with ED visits and hospitalizations compared to chronic health conditions.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Yue Cao, Nicole D. DiPiro, James S. Krause
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the association between behavioral factors and retrospective reports of staying free from pressure injuries (PIs) for people with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) over a 12-month period. The results showed that individuals who reported healthy diets, regular exercise, and normal body weight were more likely to be free from PIs. Factors such as smoking, alcohol use, nonmedical substance use, and prescription medication misuse did not show a statistically significant association with PI-free status.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yue Cao, Nicole D. DiPiro, Melinda Jarnecke, James S. Krause
Summary: This cohort study aimed to evaluate the mediating effect of social participation on the relationship between socioeconomic factors and survival status in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that socioeconomic factors were associated with longevity, but this relationship was mediated by social participation mobility indicators.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yue Cao, Nicole D. DiPiro, James S. Krause
Summary: The study identified that high frequency of prescription medication usage, prescription medication misuse, and lack of planned exercise were associated with greater odds of at least one ED visit and at least one ED-related hospitalization among individuals with chronic traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), while smoking was only associated with ED visits.
Article
Rehabilitation
James S. Krause, Clara E. Dismuke-Greer, Melinda Jarnecke, Nicole D. DiPiro
Summary: This study aimed to identify and quantify the demographic, educational, vocational, and functional characteristics associated with career satisfaction among people with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. The results showed that career satisfaction was more strongly related to educational attainment, vocational history, and labor force participation.
JOURNAL OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yue Cao, Nicole D. DiPiro, James S. Krause
Summary: This study aimed to compare five-year longitudinal changes in employment, health, participation, and quality-of-life outcomes among patients with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), and to compare the amount of change between survivors and non-survivors. The results showed that while declines in employment and participation were common, significant increases in hospitalizations, fewer nights away from home, and declining satisfaction may serve as red flags for declining longevity among SCI patients.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yue Cao, Nicole D. DiPiro, Sandra S. Brotherton, James S. Krause
Summary: The study found that individuals with spinal cord injury who use assistive devices for walking still have a high risk of fall-related injuries, especially for those using multiple devices. Healthcare professionals should be aware of the balance between improving ambulation and the potential increased risk of fall-related injuries associated with assistive device use.
Article
Rehabilitation
Yue Cao, Nicole DiPiro, James S. Krause
TOPICS IN SPINAL CORD INJURY REHABILITATION
(2020)