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Bray EA, Salamonson Y, Everett B, George A, Chapman IA, Ramjan L. Transitioning between paediatric and adult healthcare services: a qualitative study of the experiences of young people with spinal cord injuries and parents/caregivers. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e065718. [PMID: 36418132 PMCID: PMC9684994 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Healthcare transition (HCT) interventions are pivotal to paediatric rehabilitation. However, there has been limited research focusing on HCT in young people with spinal cord injury (SCI). To date, little has been reported on key factors that may contribute to a positive or negative transition experience and what, if any, are the gaps in the transition process. This study explored the experiences of transition from paediatric to adult healthcare for young people with SCI and parents/caregivers in pursuit of co-designing and developing an intervention to support transition. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS This qualitative study forms part of the planning phase of a larger participatory action research project. It supports obtaining a rich understanding of the phenomenon and the issues and actions necessary to achieve change. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted online between April and June 2021 with young people with SCI and parents/caregivers who had transitioned or were preparing for the transition from paediatric to adult healthcare in NSW, Australia. The interviews were analysed using an inductive reflexive thematic analysis approach. RESULTS The study recruited nine participants, five young people with SCI and four parents/caregivers. The interviews provided invaluable insight into young people with SCI and their parents'/caregivers' experiences of HCT. As HCT experiences were often less than optimal and needs were not adequately met, some recommendations were offered. These included a coordinated and streamlined handover from paediatric to adult healthcare providers, and a 'one-stop shop' for young people with SCI and their parents/caregivers to access transition information, such as how it occurs, who to call for ongoing support and advice, and tips on how to transition successfully. CONCLUSION Providing a coordinated and streamlined handover process as well as access to more context-related information could improve the transition experiences of young people with SCI and parents/caregivers, resulting in improved health outcomes and greater independence. TRIAL REGISTRATION ACTRN12621000500853.
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- Emily Alice Bray
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- Ingham Institute Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- Ingham Institute Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- SpineCare Foundation, a Division of Northcott, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- Ingham Institute Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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Tasiemski T, Kujawa J, Tederko P, Rubinelli S, Middleton JW, Craig A, Post MWM. Comparison of life satisfaction in persons with spinal cord injury living in 22 countries with different economic status. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2021; 103:1285-1293. [PMID: 34922932 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze and compare life satisfaction (LS) in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) living in 22 countries participating in the International SCI (InSCI) community survey. The study tested the hypothesis that there are differences in LS across InSCI countries according to the countries' economic status specified as gross domestic product per capita purchased power parity (GDP-PPP). DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTING Community setting (22 countries representing all 6 World Health Organization regions). PARTICIPANTS Persons (N=12,108) with traumatic or non-traumatic SCI aged at least 18 years, living in the community and able to respond to one of the available language versions of the questionnaire. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOMES Life satisfaction measured by 5 items selected from the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment-BREF (WHOQOL-5): satisfaction with overall quality of life, health, daily activities, relationships, and living conditions. LS index was calculated as the mean of these 5 items. RESULTS The highest level of LS was reported by persons with SCI living in USA, Malaysia, and Switzerland (mean range: 3.76-3.80), and the lowest by persons with SCI living in South Korea, Japan and Morocco (mean range: 2.81-3.16). There was a significant cubic association between LS index and GDP-PPP. Regression Trees analysis revealed the main variables differentiating LS index were GDP-PPP and monthly income, followed by time since injury and education. CONCLUSIONS Life satisfaction reported by persons with SCI related mainly to their country economic situation expressed by GDP-PPP and monthly income. The results of this study underscore the need for policy dialogues to avoid inequalities and improve the life experience in persons with SCI.
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- Tomasz Tasiemski
- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poland.
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Health Science and Medicine, University of Lucerne and Swiss Paraplegic Research
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- John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, NSW Australia and Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
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- John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, NSW Australia and Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat, Utrecht, The Netherlands; University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Nowrouzi-Kia B, Nadesar N, Sun Y, Ott M, Sithamparanathan G, Thakkar P. Prevalence and predictors of return to work following a spinal cord injury using a work disability prevention approach: A systematic review and meta-analysis. TRAUMA-ENGLAND 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/14604086211033083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose Worldwide, spinal cord injuries are associated with diminished participation in the labor market. Inconclusive reporting and differences between workplace settings for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) make conceptualizing return to work rates among this population inherently challenging. The objectives of this study are to explore factors associated with return to work (RTW) following an SCI. Moreover, the factors were classified according to the work disability prevention framework. Finally, we conducted a meta-analysis of the prevalence of RTW following an SCI. Methods Original articles were identified through a literature search in four health databases. The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines for the mapping and identification of records. Included studies contained primary studies that included the nature of the injury, antecedent factors associated with the injury, and study characteristics and RTW outcomes. Exclusion criteria for the studies included if there was no discussion of RTW outcomes, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Results A total of 461 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, and eight studies were included and assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist, Risk of Bias, and Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Four studies identified personal system factors, four identified healthcare system factors, two identified compensation system factors, and one identified workplace system factors. Conclusions Attempts to optimize RTW among persons with SCI are inherently difficult due to the diversity of this client population. Findings from the studies included in this systematic review support the utility of interventions for facilitating RTW, such as vocational rehabilitation and workplace accommodations, while simultaneously acknowledging the limitations in identifying specific interventions as facilitatory or inhibitory throughout the process.
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- Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health, School of Rural and Northern Health, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health, School of Rural and Northern Health, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Carlstrom LP, Graffeo CS, Perry A, Klinkner DB, Daniels DJ. An arrow that missed the mark: a pediatric case report of remarkable neurologic improvement following penetrating spinal cord injury. Childs Nerv Syst 2021; 37:1771-1778. [PMID: 32754869 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04842-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Penetrating spinal cord injuries are rare in children but result in devastating impacts on long-term morbidity and mortality-with little known about the recovery capacity in this age group. We present the case of an eight-year-old child who sustained a penetrating injury through the right anterior thorax. Thoracic CT showed the arrow tip extending through the spinal canal at T6. Neurologic examination revealed no motor or sensory function below T6. The arrow was surgically removed without complications through an anterior-only approach. MRI on post-operative day (POD) 4 showed focal T2 hyperintensity at the T6 spinal cord. Patient was discharged on POD33 with an American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA)-D score and trace voluntary control over bowel and bladder function. Remarkably, four months later, he had near normal bowel and bladder function, with near-intact lower extremity strength and self-sustained ambulation. Follow-up imaging revealed hemicord formation at the level of injury. We review our case of penetrating spinal cord injury in a child and similar reports in the literature. Penetrating thoracic spinal cord trauma portends poor clinical outcomes, particularly when employing available adult prognostic spinal cord injury scoring metrics. Incomplete spinal cord injury, and often-associated spinal shock, can mimic a complete injury-as in our patient, which improved to near-complete motor and sensory restoration of function and resulted in the formation of a split hemicord. This case represents a unique penetrating spinal cord injury with remarkable neurologic recovery, which would advocate against definitive early prognostication in the pediatric population.
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- Lucas P Carlstrom
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Palliative care has paid exceedingly little attention to the needs of disabled people nearing the end of life. It is often assumed that these individuals, like all patients with little time left to live, arrive at palliative care with various needs and vulnerabilities that by and large, can be understood and accommodated within routine standards of practice. However, people with longstanding disabilities have lived with and continue to experience various forms of prejudice, bias, disenfranchisement, and devaluation. Each of these impose heightened vulnerability, requiring an honest, thoughtful, yet difficult revisiting of the standard model of palliative care. A proposed Vulnerability Model of Palliative Care attempts to incorporate the realities of life with disability and how a contextualized understanding of vulnerability can inform how we approach quality, compassionate palliative care for marginalized persons approaching death.
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- Deborah Stienstra
- Interdisciplinary Master's Program in Disability Studies, University of Manitoba
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- Manitoba Palliative Care Research Unit, CancerCare Manitoba Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Palimaru A, Cunningham WE, Dillistone M, Vargas-Bustamante A, Liu H, Hays RD. A comparison of perceptions of quality of life among adults with spinal cord injury in the United States versus the United Kingdom. Qual Life Res 2017; 26:3143-3155. [PMID: 28712004 PMCID: PMC11108652 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-017-1646-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify which aspects of life are most important to adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) and compare perspectives in the United States and the United Kingdom. METHODS We conducted 20 in-depth interviews with adults with SCI (ten in the US and ten in the UK). Verbatim transcriptions were independently analyzed line-by-line by two coders using an inductive approach. Codes were grouped into themes about factors that constitute and affect quality of life (QOL). RESULTS Five overarching themes emerged: describing QOL in the context of SCI; functional adjustment; medical care; financial resources; and socio-political issues. Twenty subthemes emerged on factors that affect QOL. Participants in both samples identified medical care as a key influence on QOL. The US group talked about a predominantly negative influence (e.g., fragmented primary and specialist care, insurance constraints, bureaucracy), whereas UK interviewees mentioned a predominantly positive influence (e.g., universal provision, including free and continuous care, free wheelchairs and home care, and length of rehabilitation commensurate with level of injury). Functional adjustment, such as physical and mental adjustment post-discharge and aging with SCI, was another important contributor to QOL, and varied by country. Most US interviewees reported poor knowledge about self-care post-discharge and poor quality of home adaptations compared to the UK group. CONCLUSIONS For adults living with SCI, good QOL is essential for successful rehabilitation. Differences between interviewees from the two countries in perceived medical care and functional adjustment suggest that factors affecting QOL may relate to broader health system characteristics.
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- Alina Palimaru
- Department of Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, 650 Charles E. Young Dr. S., Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, 650 Charles E. Young Dr. S., Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Health Services Research, Department of Medicine, UCLA, Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, UK
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, 650 Charles E. Young Dr. S., Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Division of Public Health & Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, 650 Charles E. Young Dr. S., Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Health Services Research, Department of Medicine, UCLA, Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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Tzonichaki L, Kleftaras G. Paraplegia from Spinal Cord Injury: Self-Esteem, Loneliness, and Life Satisfaction. OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/153944920202200302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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With advances in health care sciences, people with spinal cord injuries can now live to old age. Rehabilitation of the disabled is a dynamic process and should include not only attaining maximum function, but also receiving satisfaction with life in one's environment. Life satisfaction is thought to be the subjective part of quality of life, i.e., the feelings of the persons concerned about their functioning and circumstances. However, these feelings are influenced by self-esteem, the positive or negative attitude toward oneself, as well as life satisfaction and the effect of loneliness on self-esteem. Forty community-living adults with paraplegia from spinal cord injury from the metropolitan area of Athens responded to the Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale, the Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale, and the Life Satisfaction Index. As expected, statistically significant correlations were obtained among self-esteem, life satisfaction, and loneliness. More specifically, the higher an individual's self-esteem: a) the higher the life satisfaction and b) the lower the feelings of loneliness experienced. Furthermore, there was a statistically negative relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction. Community mobility, architectural adaptations, and social support, as it is reflected through marital status and frequency of received visits, proved to be important factors in understanding loneliness, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. Implications for rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injuries are discussed.
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Trenaman L, Miller WC, Querée M, Escorpizo R. Modifiable and non-modifiable factors associated with employment outcomes following spinal cord injury: A systematic review. J Spinal Cord Med 2015; 38:422-31. [PMID: 25989899 PMCID: PMC4612197 DOI: 10.1179/2045772315y.0000000031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Employment rates in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are approximately 35%, which is considerably lower than that of the general population. In order to improve employment outcomes a clear understanding of what factors influence employment outcomes is needed. OBJECTIVE To systematically review factors that are consistently and independently associated with employment outcomes in individuals with SCI, and to understand the magnitude of their influence. METHODS Through an electronic search of MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Social Science Abstracts and Social Work databases, we identified studies published between 1952-2014 that investigated factors associated with employment outcomes following SCI. Exclusion criteria included: (1) reviews (2) studies not published in English (3) studies not controlling for potential confounders through a regression analysis, or (4) studies not providing an effect measure in the form of OR, RR, or HR. Data were categorized based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework, with each domain sub-categorized by modifiability. First author, year of publication, sample size, explanatory and outcome variables, and effect measures were extracted. RESULTS Thirty-nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Twenty modifiable and twelve non-modifiable factors have been investigated in the context of employment following SCI. Education, vocational rehabilitation, functional independence, social support, and financial disincentives were modifiable factors that have been consistently and independently associated with employment outcomes. CONCLUSION A number of key modifiable factors have been identified and can inform interventions aimed at improving employment outcomes for individuals with SCI. Future research should focus on determining which factors have the greatest effect on employment outcomes, in addition to developing and evaluating interventions targeted at these factors.
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- Correspondence to: William C Miller, FCAOT, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, T325–2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6 T 2B5. E-mail:
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Interventions for improving employment outcomes among individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review. Spinal Cord 2014; 52:788-94. [DOI: 10.1038/sc.2014.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2013] [Revised: 07/16/2014] [Accepted: 07/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Psychological variables associated with employment following spinal cord injury: a meta-analysis. Spinal Cord 2014; 52:722-8. [DOI: 10.1038/sc.2014.92] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2013] [Revised: 03/17/2014] [Accepted: 05/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Mayson TA, Harris SR. Functional electrical stimulation cycling in youth with spinal cord injury: A review of intervention studies. J Spinal Cord Med 2014; 37:266-77. [PMID: 24621033 PMCID: PMC4064576 DOI: 10.1179/2045772313y.0000000183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Preliminary research suggests that functional electrical stimulation cycling (FESC) might be a promising intervention for youth with spinal cord injury (SCI). OBJECTIVE To review the evidence on FESC intervention in youth with SCI. METHODS Systematic literature searches were conducted during December 2012. Two reviewers independently selected titles, abstracts, and full-text articles. Of 40 titles retrieved, six intervention studies met inclusion criteria and were assessed using American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Levels of Evidence and Conduct Questions for Group Design. RESULTS The study results were tabulated based on levels of evidence, with outcomes categorized according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health framework. Evidence from the six included studies suggests that FESC is safe for youth with SCI, with no increase in knee/hip injury or hip displacement. Results from one level II randomized controlled trial suggest that a thrice weekly, 6-month FESC program can positively influence VO2 levels when compared with passive cycling, as well as quadriceps strength when compared with electrical stimulation and passive cycling. CONCLUSIONS FESC demonstrates limited yet encouraging results as a safe modality to mitigate effects of inactivity in youth with SCI. More rigorous research involving a greater number of participants is needed before clinicians can be confident of its effectiveness.
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- Tanja A. Mayson
- Correspondence to: Tanja A. Mayson, Therapy Department, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, 3644 Slocan St. Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5M 3E8.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Friedman Building, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Cao Y, Krause JS, Saunders LL, Bingham W. Household income and subjective well-being after spinal cord injury: a longitudinal study. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil 2014; 20:40-7. [PMID: 24574821 DOI: 10.1310/sci2001-40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies regarding subjective well-being (SWB) after spinal cord injury (SCI) are increasing in recent years, but little has been contributed to the relationship between income and SWB. OBJECTIVE By using longitudinal data, we want to identify (1) the overall trend in SWB over a 10-year period; (2) the association between household income and SWB at baseline; (3) the variation of the trajectory of SWB over 10 years among different household income groups; and (4) the variation of change rates of SWB over 10 years among different household income groups. METHODS We conducted a cohort study, including 434 participants who completed 3 measurements in 1998, 2003, and 2008. They were identified from outpatient records of 2 midwestern hospitals and a southeastern specialty hospital. RESULTS People with lower household income experienced more life problems and less life satisfaction at the baseline measurement. During the 10-year period, their health problems and environmental barriers significantly increased compared to persons with higher income. Increasing vocational satisfaction was the only favorable change for the lower income group. CONCLUSIONS There were consistent disparities in SWB related to income, and these typically persisted over time. Therefore, with the exception of vocational satisfaction, few changes may be anticipated in SWB that would narrow the gap between high and low income.
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- Yue Cao
- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston , South Carolina
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston , South Carolina
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston , South Carolina
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston , South Carolina
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Anderson CJ, Vogel LC. Domain-specific satisfaction in adults with pediatric-onset spinal cord injuries. Spinal Cord 2012; 41:684-91. [PMID: 14639448 DOI: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Interview using a structured questionnaire and standardized measures. OBJECTIVES To determine domain-specific satisfaction levels in adults with pediatric-onset spinal cord injuries (SCI), to determine factors associated with these levels of satisfaction, and to determine the relationship of domain-specific satisfaction to overall life satisfaction in this population. SETTING US and Canada. METHODS The participants were adults who sustained SCI at age 18 years or younger and were 24 years of age or older at the time of interview and did not have significant head injury. In addition to providing information about themselves, including education level, employment, marital status, and community participation, they were asked to rate their level of satisfaction in seven domains: transportation in the community, educational achievement, employment opportunities, income, social/recreational opportunities, dating opportunities, and sexual experience. They also completed the satisfaction with life scale (SWLS), the Craig handicap assessment and reporting technique, the functional independence measure, and the short-form-12 perceived health scale. RESULTS A total of 216 individuals were interviewed. The mean age at injury was 14 years and the mean age at interview was 29 years. From most satisfied to least satisfied, the domains were ranked in the following order: satisfaction with transportation in the community, educational achievement, social and recreational opportunities, sexual experiences, dating opportunities, job opportunities, and income. Age at interview, gender, and perceived health were identified in regression analyses as predictors of some of the domain-specific satisfactions, but the primary predictive factors were in the area of participation. Neither severity of neurologic impairment nor level of functional independence were predictors for any of the domains. Satisfaction in each of the domains was significantly associated with SWLS and satisfaction with dating, job opportunities, education, and income were identified as predictive factors in a regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS Dating opportunities, job opportunities, and income are the three domains in which adults with pediatric-onset SCI are least satisfied and those domains have a significant impact on overall satisfaction.
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- C J Anderson
- Shriners Hospitals for Children, Chicago, IL 60707, USA
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Richard-Greenblatt M, Martin Ginis KA, Leber B, Ditor D. Knowledge mobilization regarding activity and exercise after spinal cord injury: a Canadian undergraduate curriculum scan. Disabil Rehabil 2011; 34:1456-60. [PMID: 22206494 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2011.644025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to conduct a curriculum scan of Canadian undergraduate university programs to determine the relative emphasis placed on the activity and exercise after spinal cord injury (SCI), in the context of physical disability studies. METHOD Eighty-three Canadian Universities were evaluated for courses discussing: (i) general information about SCI, (ii) physical activity and exercise after SCI, (iii) general information about other physical disabilities and (iv) physical activity and exercise for such disabilities. Online course calendars (2009) were scanned, and their accuracy was verified by instructors or administrative assistants. RESULTS The curriculum scan revealed 113 courses that discuss physical disability. Seventy-four of these courses cover information regarding SCI, 47 of which include content relating to activity and exercise. In comparison, 104 courses discuss other physical disabilities, 76 of which cover material related to activity and exercise. Further, the 47 courses that cover activity and exercise after SCI are only offered in 22 Canadian Universities, and only 31 are mandatory for a degree. CONCLUSIONS A substantial number of future healthcare professionals lack exposure to material regarding activity and exercise after SCI during their undergraduate education. This curricular oversight likely contributes to ineffective exercise strategies and the relative inactivity of the SCI population. [ IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION • Individuals with spinal cord injury are relatively inactive due to the many physical, psychological and social barriers they face regarding activity and exercise participation.• Effective knowledge mobilization regarding activity and exercise after SCI to future healthcare providers is an essential step in promoting participation.• This undergraduate curriculum scan showed that students lack exposure to issues regarding the activity and exercise after SCI in Canadian Universities.• The lack of effective knowledge mobilization in this area likely contributes to the low levels of activity and exercise participation in the SCI population.]
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Gorzkowski J, Kelly EH, Klaas SJ, Vogel LC. Obstacles to community participation among youth with spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med 2011; 34:576-85. [PMID: 22330113 PMCID: PMC3237284 DOI: 10.1179/2045772311y.0000000037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Examine caregiver-report of obstacles to community participation for youth with spinal cord injury (SCI), and explore relationships between obstacles and child, caregiver, and community characteristics. DESIGN Two hundred and one primary caregivers of youth with SCI ages 7-17 years were interviewed at three pediatric SCI centers within a single-hospital system. Caregivers answered an open-ended question assessing obstacles to youth participation. A mixed-methods approach was incorporated, where qualitative methods analyzed caregiver-reported obstacles, and exploratory multivariate analyses examined relationships between obstacles and demographic variables. RESULTS Caregivers were primarily mothers (74%), married (69%), employed (54%), had college experience (67%), and lived in small towns (55%). Youths' mean age was 12.60 years at interview and 7.19 years at injury, 70% had paraplegia, and 55% had complete injuries. Analyses revealed that youth participation was limited by obstacles across six domains: community, disability-related, practical concerns, child-internal, social, and other. Child, caregiver, and community characteristics were related to overall report of obstacles, and report of community obstacles, disability-related obstacles, and practical concerns. Caregiver college experience and small town living predicted overall report of obstacles. Having a child injured at a younger age, caregiver college experience, and small town living predicted community obstacles. Having a child with an incomplete injury and recent medical complication predicted disability-related obstacles. Caregiver employment predicted practical concerns. CONCLUSION Youth from small towns, those injured younger, those with incomplete injuries, and those experiencing recent medical complications may need additional supports and resources to maximize participation. Clinicians should work with caregivers to identify and problem-solve obstacles to youth participation.
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children, Chicago, IL, USA,University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA,Correspondence to: Erin H. Kelly, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children, Chicago, IL, USA,Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL, USA
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Lauer RT, Smith BT, Mulcahey MJ, Betz RR, Johnston TE. Effects of cycling and/or electrical stimulation on bone mineral density in children with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2011; 49:917-23. [PMID: 21423253 DOI: 10.1038/sc.2011.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Randomized clinical trial. OBJECTIVES To determine the effect of cycling and/or electrical stimulation on hip and knee bone mineral density (BMD) in children with spinal cord injury (SCI). SETTING Children's hospital specializing in pediatric SCI. METHODS A total of 30 children, aged 5-13 years, with chronic SCI were randomized to one of three interventions: functional electrical stimulation cycling (FESC), passive cycling (PC), and non-cycling, electrically stimulated exercise (ES). Each group exercised for 1 h, three times per week for 6 months at home. The hip, distal femur and proximal tibia BMD were examined via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) pre- and post-intervention. RESULTS In all, 28 children completed data collection. The FESC group exhibited increases in hip, distal femur and proximal tibia BMD of 32.4, 6.62 and 10.3%, respectively. The PC group exhibited increases at the hip (29.2%), but no change at the distal femur (1.5%) or proximal tibia (-1.0%). The ES group had no change at the hip (-0.24%) and distal femur (3.3%), but a loss at the proximal tibia (-7.06%). There were no differences between groups or within groups over time. Significant negative correlations were found between baseline BMD and the amount of BMD change. CONCLUSION Although not achieving statistical significance, hip BMD changes observed were greater than the reported 0.9-10% gains after exercise for children with and without disability. Thus, cycling with and without electrical stimulation may be beneficial for skeletal health in pediatric SCI, but further research is needed with a larger sample size.
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- R T Lauer
- Department of Physical Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Zukerman JM, Devine KA, Holmbeck GN. Adolescent predictors of emerging adulthood milestones in youth with spina bifida. J Pediatr Psychol 2010; 36:265-76. [PMID: 20855288 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsq075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine the predictive utility of demographic (illness status and SES), individual (neurocognitive functioning and intrinsic motivation), and family-based (parental intrusiveness) factors during adolescence on the achievement of emerging adulthood milestones in youth with and without spina bifida (SB). METHODS Questionnaire and observational data were collected from 14/15-year-old adolescents with SB, typically developing peers, mothers, and teachers. Emerging adulthood milestones (i.e., leaving home, attending college, employment, romantic relationship experience, and number of friendships) were assessed at ages 18/19 years in the full sample and subset of youth who graduated from high school. RESULTS Typically, developing youth were more likely to achieve milestones compared to youth with SB in the full sample but not when only high school graduates were compared. Executive function, SES, intrinsic motivation, and parental intrusiveness emerged as significant predictors for particular milestones. CONCLUSIONS Interventions targeting executive function, intrinsic motivation, and parenting behavior may facilitate achievement of emerging adulthood milestones.
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- Jill M Zukerman
- Department of Psychology, Loyola University Chicago, 1032 W. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
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Zebracki K, Anderson C, Chlan K, Vogel L. Outcomes of Adults With Pediatric-Onset Spinal Cord Injury: Longitudinal Findings and Implications on Transition to Adulthood. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil 2010. [DOI: 10.1310/sci1601-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Krause J. Aging, Life Satisfaction, and Self-reported Problems Among Participants with Spinal Cord Injury. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil 2010. [DOI: 10.1310/sci1503-34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Hagglund K, Clark M, Farmer J, Sherman A. A comparison of consumer-directed and agency-directed personal assistance services programmes. Disabil Rehabil 2009; 26:518-27. [PMID: 15204459 DOI: 10.1080/09638280410001672472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare a consumer-directed personal assistance services (PAS) programme with an agency-directed PAS programme. METHOD A convenience sample was used for this cross-sectional study with one data collection point. Outcomes were compared for consumer-directed and agency-directed PAS. Hierarchical regressions were also used to determine the predictors of outcomes across PAS programmes. In-home interviews were conducted by a trained data collector from April 2000 to December 2001. RESULTS Participants in the consumer-directed programme reported more choices over PAS and satisfaction with PAS. Self-reported outcomes were primarily predicted by the following variables: service arrangement, type of provider, importance of directing PAS, health status, number of personal assistants used in past 12 months, sufficient PAS hours received, and social support. CONCLUSIONS Consumer-directed PAS enhances outcomes for many persons with disabilities. Self-reported outcomes are affected by many factors that could be addressed in PAS programme development.
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- Kristofer Hagglund
- School of Health Professions, University of Missouri-Columbia, 65211, USA.
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Pape TLB, Lundgren S, Heinemann AW, Guernon A, Giobbie-Hurder A, Wang J, Roth H, Blahnik M, Williams V. Establishing a prognosis for functional outcome during coma recovery. Brain Inj 2009; 20:743-58. [PMID: 16809207 DOI: 10.1080/02699050600676933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE One of the most challenging tasks for clinicians caring for survivors of severe brain injury (BI) is establishing a prognosis, for long-term functional outcome, while the patient is unconscious. The objective of this article is to report findings regarding the prediction of functional outcomes 1-year after severe BI using data available when the patient is unconscious. RESEARCH DESIGN Longitudinal prognostication study. METHODS AND PROCEDURES Persons unconscious after severe BI who present to inpatient (IP) rehabilitation hospitals in the Midwestern US are enrolled in an ongoing study. Each subject is followed for 1-year and the final outcome interview includes approximately 70 questions; 32 of these questions are from the Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART). A sample of 63 persons was abstracted from the study database to examine the predictability of 42 independent variables and 16 dichotomous outcomes. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS Twelve of the 16 dichotomous outcomes were found to be significantly predictable (p < 0.05). These involve activity, participation, environment and quality of life outcomes. Ten predictors were found to be significant (p < 0.05): aetiology (Closed Head Injury vs. Other BI), presence of urinary tract infection (UTI), seizure, hypertension during IP rehabilitation, veteran benefit eligibility, health insurance, marital status at injury, whether or not recovery of consciousness occurred within 1 year, the number of days between injury and admission to acute rehabilitation and the average length of IP rehabilitation stay. Eight of the 10 variables are available early after injury or when the patient is unconscious.
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- Theresa Louise-Bender Pape
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Research Service, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL 60141, USA.
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Carney J, Porter P. School reentry for children with acquired central nervous systems injuries. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 15:152-8. [DOI: 10.1002/ddrr.57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Allport T, Read L, Nadel S, Levin M. Critical illness and amputation in meningococcal septicemia: is life worth saving? Pediatrics 2008; 122:629-32. [PMID: 18762534 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2007-2355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Amputation is an infrequent but devastating outcome of meningococcal septicemia. We assessed daily living functions and quality of life in a cohort of children and young people, 3 to 5 years after limb amputations following severe meningococcal disease. All participants lived with their families in the community, with minimal assistance. Participants used effective strategies to compensate for motor impairment and generally had good quality of life, despite ongoing health problems (predominantly musculoskeletal). The degree of amputation did not predict the functional outcome. The surprisingly good outcomes we report should discourage clinicians from withdrawing intensive care support because of presumed poor outcomes after multiple amputations in severe meningococcal disease.
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- Tom Allport
- Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, University of Bristol, Hampton House, Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6JS, England.
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Johnston TE, Smith BT, Oladeji O, Betz RR, Lauer RT. Outcomes of a home cycling program using functional electrical stimulation or passive motion for children with spinal cord injury: a case series. J Spinal Cord Med 2008; 31:215-21. [PMID: 18581671 PMCID: PMC2565482 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2008.11760715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Children with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at risk for musculoskeletal and cardiovascular complications. Stationary cycling using functional electrical stimulation (FES) or passive motion has been suggested to address these complications. The purpose of this case series is to report the outcomes of a 6-month at-home cycling program for 4 children with SCI. METHODS Two children cycled with FES and 2 cycled passively at home for 1 hour, 3 times per week. OUTCOME MEASURES Data collected included bone mineral density of the left femoral neck, distal femur, and proximal tibia; quadriceps and hamstring muscle volume; stimulated quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength; a fasting lipid profile; and heart rate and oxygen consumption during incremental upper extremity ergometry testing. RESULTS The 2 children cycling with FES and 1 child cycling passively exhibited improved bone mineral density, muscle volume, stimulated quadriceps strength, and lower resting heart rate. For the second child cycling passively, few changes were realized. Overall, the lipid results were inconsistent, with some positive and some negative changes seen. CONCLUSIONS This case series suggests that cycling with or without FES may have positive health benefits and was a practical home exercise option for these children with SCI.
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- Therese E Johnston
- Research Department, Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Kirschner K. Calling It Quits: When Patients or Proxies Request to Withdraw or Withhold Life-Sustaining Treatment After Spinal Cord Injury. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil 2008. [DOI: 10.1310/sci1303-30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Chochinov HM, Kristjanson LJ, Hack TF, Hassard T, McClement S, Harlos M. Burden to others and the terminally ill. J Pain Symptom Manage 2007; 34:463-71. [PMID: 17616329 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2006.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2006] [Revised: 12/20/2006] [Accepted: 12/22/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Studies of patients who are terminally ill consistently identify strong associations between "sense of burden to others" and marked end-of-life distress. However, little research has addressed the issue of burden to others among patients nearing death. The aim of this study was to carefully examine "burden to others" and clarify its relationship with various psychosocial, physical, and existential issues arising in patients who are terminally ill. A cohort of 211 patients with end-stage cancer was assessed, using an assortment of validated psychometrics to document psychosocial, physical, and existential aspects of their end-of-life experience. This included an assessment of their sense of "burden to others." Forty percent of participants indicated a negligible sense of burden to others, scoring within the lowest quarter on an ordinal measure of "burden to others;" 25% scored within the second lowest quarter; 12% within the third quarter; and 23% within the highest or most severe range. The most highly correlated variables with "sense of burden to others" included depression (r=0.460; df=201, P<0.0001), hopelessness (r=0.420; df=199, P<0.0001), and outlook (r=0.362; df=200, P<0.0001). Four variables emerged in a multiple regression analysis predicting burden to others, including hopelessness, current quality of life, depression, and level of fatigue [R(2) adj=0.32, F(6,174)=13.76, P<0.0001]. There was no association between sense of burden to others and actual degree of physical dependency. Feeling a sense of burden to others is common among dying patients. Although 40% of the sample reported little in the way of sense of burden to others, the remainder endorsed higher degrees of burden-related distress, with 23% scoring within the most severe range. The lack of association between "sense of burden to others" and the degree of physical dependency suggests this perception is largely mediated through psychological and existential considerations. Strategies that target meaning and purpose, depression, and level of fatigue could lessen this source of distress and enhance quality, dignity-conserving care.
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PURPOSE To compare reports of the child's quality of life (QOL) between children with spinal cord injury (SCI) and their parents using the Pediatric Quality of Life 4.0 Generic Scales (PedsQL), and assess agreement between parent and child responses. To examine the influence of level of injury on QOL and internal consistency reliability of the PedsQL in pediatric SCI. METHODS Twenty-eight children (17 male children and 11 female children) between five and 13 years and their parents completed the PedsQL. RESULTS Children rated their QOL better than their parents; however, there was good to excellent parent-child agreement. No differences were noted between children with tetraplegia and paraplegia. Low internal consistency reliability was obtained for various domains. CONCLUSIONS In addition to using summary scores, specific ratings may raise important points for clinical decision-making. Results on internal consistency reliability suggest the need for condition-specific questionnaires for children with SCI.
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Anderson CJ, Vogel LC, Chlan KM, Betz RR, McDonald CM. Depression in adults who sustained spinal cord injuries as children or adolescents. J Spinal Cord Med 2007; 30 Suppl 1:S76-82. [PMID: 17874691 PMCID: PMC2031993 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2007.11754609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Interview survey. OBJECTIVE To assess depression in adults with pediatric-onset spinal cord injuries (SCI) and to determine demographic and injury-related factors, and outcomes associated with depression, and to determine which other outcomes are associated with depression. METHODS Subjects were adults with pediatric-onset SCI who sustained SCI at age < or =18 years and were interviewed at age > or =24 years. This is part of a longitudinal study for which there were 864 eligible participants; 353 (41%) were interviewed. Of these, 232 were assessed for depression. A telephone interview was conducted that included a structured questionnaire and standardized measures (Functional Independence Measure, Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique, Short-Form 12 measure of health-related quality of life, Satisfaction with Life Scale, and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 to screen for depression). RESULTS Twenty-seven percent reported depressive symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and 7% reported having suicidal thoughts within the last 2 weeks, and 3% reported symptoms consistent with probable major depressive disorder (MDD). Depression was not significantly associated with any demographic factors but it was associated with incomplete injury (P = 0.013). Depression was also associated with many participation outcomes, health-related quality of life, life satisfaction, and medical complications. CONCLUSIONS Depression is a significant problem among adults with pediatric-onset SCI and is associated with poorer outcomes and lower quality of life. These findings should be addressed as clinicians prepare children and adolescents with SCI to transition to adulthood.
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- Caroline J Anderson
- Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707, USA.
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PURPOSE Healthy People 2010, the U.S. government's goal for a healthier nation, calls for improved data collection to understand the health status of relatively small population groups, such as young adults with disabilities. This study looks at the transition outcomes of graduates of pediatric systems of care for children with disabilities and chronic conditions. METHODS Young adult graduates of a state program for children with special healthcare needs and a specialty children's hospital were sent a mail survey that focused on their healthcare access and use, insurance status, health behaviors and perceptions, education, work, and markers of independent living. The survey was based on the , National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the U.S. Census and other surveys done by the state and hospital programs. Experts in healthcare and school-to-work transition of youth with special needs, health and labor economists, independent living center counselors, program administrators, nurses, social workers, and physicians offered ideas on various versions of the instrument that were piloted on youth before mailing to graduates. A follow-up mailing was sent to all those who did not respond to the first mailing. Results from the surveys of these young people with special healthcare needs are compared with data on typical young adults to determine the disparities. SAMPLE Mail surveys were sent to all patients aged 18 years and older at the time of their discharge in the preceding fiscal (state program) or calendar (children's hospital) year. The response rate was 51%. Ninety-one percent of the respondents were Whites and 61% were women, with a median age of 21.1 years; 69% reported independence in activities of daily living. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION/CLINICAL RESULTS: Eighty percent of graduates reported having a usual source of care, but 42% used the emergency room compared with 25% of typical young adults. Twenty-nine percent had no health insurance and only 11% had insurance through their work. Only 44% of respondents were working compared with 56% of all 19 year olds and 72% of 18-29 year olds in studies of typical youth; 67% of those not working wanted to work. One great concern is the 26% who are not working, in school, or at home with children. Nurses working with children, families, and young adults can use the information to improve pediatric and adult healthcare systems and collaborate with educational, independent living, and workforce development agencies to improve transition to adult roles and responsibilities for young people with disabilities.
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- Kathleen B Blomquist
- Healthy & Ready to Work National Center, Kentucky Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs
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Kennedy P, Lude P, Taylor N. Quality of life, social participation, appraisals and coping post spinal cord injury: a review of four community samples. Spinal Cord 2006; 44:95-105. [PMID: 16130026 DOI: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 162] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional or psychotherapy, questionnaire. OBJECTIVES To examine the community needs of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) across four European countries and to identify areas of unmet needs. It is intended that this information will be of use to rehabilitation professionals in fostering greater social participation among SCI individuals. SETTING United Kingdom, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. METHODS Self-report questionnaires were sent to 1000 people with SCI resident in the community in the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Questionnaires measured current needs, community integration, mood, appraisals, coping strategies, functional independence and perceived manageability. RESULTS Occupation, sexual activity and pain relief were areas indicative of highest community needs in all four countries. Most participants were psychologically well adjusted and socially integrated into the community. Well-addressed needs were skin management, wheelchair needs and accommodation. Some differences that occurred in certain areas across the four countries were found. CONCLUSION This study has highlighted that the main areas of unmet needs for a European community sample of people with SCI includes levels of occupation, sexual activity and pain relief. The findings will be of interest to those involved in rehabilitation of newly as well as long-term injured people and demonstrate the need to consistently re-address such issues as part of a person's long-term rehabilitation in order to achieve and maximise effective social participation.
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- P Kennedy
- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK
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Anderson CJ, Vogel LC, Willis KM, Betz RR. Stability of transition to adulthood among individuals with pediatric-onset spinal cord injuries. J Spinal Cord Med 2006; 29:46-56. [PMID: 16572565 PMCID: PMC1864785 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2006.11753856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Cross-sectional studies have provided information about the outcomes of adults with pediatric-onset spinal cord injuries (SCIs), but there has been no information about the stability of those outcomes over time. The purpose of this study was to assess the stability of independent living, employment, and life satisfaction and to determine factors associated with stable, successful outcomes. METHODS Structured interviews of individuals who had sustained an SCI at age 18 years or younger and were 24 years or older at first interview. The primary standardized measures used include the Functional Independence Measure, Craig Handicap Assessment and Recording Technique (CHART), Short-Form 12 measure of perceived health, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. RESULTS One hundred sixty-six individuals had 3 consecutive annual interviews. Mean age at interview was 29 years (range, 24-36 years). Of this group, 64% lived independently at the first interview, and 90% of those continued to live independently; 64% were employed at first interview, of which 83% continued to be employed; and 48% reported life satisfaction at the first interview, and 84% of these continued to be satisfied. Factors most closely associated with stable independent living were CHART subscales of physical independence, mobility, and occupation. Factors associated with stable employment were sex, race, independent living, CHART mobility, and cognitive independence. Factors associated with stable life satisfaction were CHART occupation subscale and fewer pressure ulcers. CONCLUSIONS Many individuals with pediatric-onset SCI achieve successful, stable adult outcomes. The factors associated with that success can help us improve rehabilitation for future patients.
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- Caroline J Anderson
- Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707, USA.
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Jang Y, Wang YH, Wang JD. Return to work after spinal cord injury in Taiwan: the contribution of functional independence. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2005; 86:681-6. [PMID: 15827917 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2004.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the employment rate and determinants of return to work for persons with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) in Taiwan. DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING Taiwan community. PARTICIPANTS One hundred sixty-nine people who had sustained traumatic SCI, had been completely rehabilitated in a university hospital between 1989 and 2002, and who were between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of interview in 2003. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A structured questionnaire was used to identify demographic and injury-related status, functional status, and pre- and postinjury work-related information. RESULTS At the time of survey, only 47% of the participants were engaged in remunerative employment. Cox regression analysis, with time elapsed between injury and survey as the underlying time axis, showed that education and functional independence were associated with employment. Subjects with a high school education had a 2.2-fold higher chance (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.3-3.8) of returning to work than those without. Subjects with higher scores on the Barthel Index and ability to use public or private transport independently had a 2.7-fold higher chance (95% CI, 1.5-4.9) of returning to work than those unable to travel independently. Other factors significantly associated with employment included marital status, with marriage having a favorable influence; age at injury, with age below 25 years being favorable; preinjury occupation; and vocational training after injury. The importance of functional independence training in rehabilitation is stressed. CONCLUSIONS Functional independence was a strong factor predicting return to work. Rehabilitation focused on education, vocational training, self-care ability, community mobility, and environmental modifications could improve employability after SCI.
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- Yuh Jang
- School of Occupational Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei
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Charlifue S, Lammertse DP, Adkins RH. Aging with spinal cord injury: Changes in selected health indices and life satisfaction11No commercial party having a direct financial interest in the results of the research supporting this article has or will confer a benefit upon the author(s) or upon any organization with which the author(s) is/are associated. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2004; 85:1848-53. [PMID: 15520980 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2004.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To document the impact of age, age at injury, years postinjury, and injury severity on changes over time in selected physical and psychosocial outcomes of people aging with spinal cord injury (SCI), and to identify the best predictors of these outcomes. DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional and longitudinal examination of people with SCI. SETTING Follow-up of people who received initial rehabilitation in a regional Model Spinal Cord Injury System. PARTICIPANTS People who meet the inclusion criteria for the National Spinal Cord Injury Database were studied at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years postinjury. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Number of pressure ulcers, number of times rehospitalized, number of days rehospitalized, perceived health status, satisfaction with life, and pain during the most recent follow-up year. RESULTS The number of days rehospitalized and frequency of rehospitalizations decreased and the number of pressure ulcers increased as time passed. For the variables of pressure ulcers, poor perceived health, the perception of pain and lower life satisfaction, the best predictor of each outcome was the previous existence or poor rating of that same outcome. CONCLUSIONS Common complications of SCI often herald the recurrence of those same complications at a later point in time, highlighting the importance of early intervention to prevent future health and psychosocial difficulties.
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Hammell KW. Exploring quality of life following high spinal cord injury: a review and critique. Spinal Cord 2004; 42:491-502. [PMID: 15263890 DOI: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Review. OBJECTIVES To explore the concept of quality of life (QOL), critique the practice and problems of assessing QOL following spinal cord injury (SCI) and to review the findings of studies into QOL for people with SCI both below and above the level of C4. METHODS Relevant articles were identified from the Medline and CINAHL databases for approximately the period 1990-2003, cross-indexing 'spinal cord injury' or 'quadriplegia/tetraplegia' with 'quality of life', 'life satisfaction', 'social adjustment' or 'psychological adaptation'. This search was augmented through papers identified in reference lists. Articles were excluded if they were designed solely to examine the impact of a specific intervention upon QOL; or if they examined satisfaction with various life domains without explicitly linking these to perceptions of QOL. Papers were also accessed that addressed the philosophical and epistemological issues involved in QOL conceptions and assessment. RESULTS Review of the literature highlights the philosophical and methodological difficulties associated with the quantitative measurement of a qualitative experience; and with the assessment of life domains chosen by researchers. Analysis of QOL research undertaken among people with all levels of SCI demonstrates that dissatisfaction with life following injury arises primarily from social disadvantage. However, little research has been conducted specifically to ascertain perceptions of QOL among people with high SCI. CONCLUSIONS Ensuring the relevance of future research into QOL following high SCI requires qualitative methodology and mixed methods. Further research is needed to determine how rehabilitation professionals can act on the findings of their QOL assessments and enhance the QOL experienced by people with spinal cord injury in the context of their environments. SPONSORSHIP The early phase of this study was supported by: University of British Columbia Graduate Fellowship; Rick Hansen Man in Motion Foundation (studentship); Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada: doctoral fellowship.
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Brown M, Gordon WA, Spielman L. Participation in Social and Recreational Activity in the Community by Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury. Rehabil Psychol 2003. [DOI: 10.1037/0090-5550.48.4.266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Anke AGW, Fugl-Meyer AR. Life satisfaction several years after severe multiple trauma--a retrospective investigation. Clin Rehabil 2003; 17:431-42. [PMID: 12785252 DOI: 10.1191/0269215503cr629oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the prevalence of self-reported changes in life satisfaction after multiple trauma, to analyse associations between satisfaction with life as a whole and with domains in life, and to identify important contributors for satisfaction with life. DESIGN Retrospective follow-up study. SETTING Rehabilitation hospital three years after multiple trauma. SUBJECTS Sixty-nine subjects with severe multiple trauma (ISS > or = 16). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Clinical examinations to reveal prevalences of impairments and disabilities. Questionnaires about satisfaction with life as a whole and eight domains of life, both for the time before trauma, and for the actual situation; sense of coherence (SOC-13); social network. RESULTS A total of 87% experienced a decrease in at least one of the nine life satisfaction items from before to after trauma (six-graded scale). After trauma significantly fewer subjects reported to be satisfied with life as a whole, as well as the domains sexual life, ADL, contact with friends, leisure, vocational and financial situation. Satisfaction with family life and partner relationship did not decrease significantly. The most important domains after trauma were satisfaction with leisure, family life and vocation. Vocational and leisure disability after trauma were important determinants for satisfaction with life as a whole. A strong sense of coherence and sufficient social network quality had significant impact on satisfaction with life as a whole and some of the domain-specific satisfactions. CONCLUSIONS Both personal resources (a strong sense of coherence) and the presence of a qualitatively sufficient social network can buffer the negative influence of disabilities on life satisfaction after trauma.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Tromsø, 9038 Tromsø, Norway.
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Edwards L, Krassioukov A, Fehlings MG. Importance of access to research information among individuals with spinal cord injury: results of an evidenced-based questionnaire. Spinal Cord 2002; 40:529-35. [PMID: 12235536 DOI: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the interests and accessibility of patients with a spinal cord injury (SCI) to information in different areas of SCI. SETTING Spinal Program, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network. METHODS An interest assessment survey and the SF-36 (short form-36) questionnaire were mailed to SCI patients living in the community. The interest assessment examined patients' interest in information in many areas related to SCI, their current knowledge in these areas and the accessibility of different information formats. RESULTS Fourteen patients (45%) completed the questionnaires. Regardless of physical or mental health status, all patients expressed a high level of interest in SCI research and clinical trials. An Internet website proved to be the most preferred, accessible and comfortable information format for these patients. Patients expressed a lower interest in support groups and organizations. Results from the SF-36 showed poor social functioning was related to interest in support groups, and poor general health perception was related to interest in occupational and physical therapy. CONCLUSION The majority of SCI patients have a high interest in accessing SCI research information. The Internet is a favorable, comfortable and accessible tool for providing this information and will benefit all SCI patients. These results suggest that a significant number of patients with SCI would benefit from an accessible Internet-based information database that is relevant to the SCI patients population.
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- L Edwards
- Toronto Western Research Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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James MA. Reconstruction of the upper extremity in the child with tetraplegia. Hand Clin 2002; 18:529-33, viii. [PMID: 12474602 DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0712(02)00002-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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According to Howard H. Steel, the orthopedic surgeon who first recognized the need for special care for children with spinal cord injury (SCI), and who persuaded Shriners Hospitals to establish specialized programs for these children over 20 years ago, no field of the health sciences is the statement "a child is not a small adult" more apropos than in the arena of trauma to the spinal cord. Children and adolescents with tetraplegia differ in many ways from adults with the disease. The dissimilarities that influence the outcome of surgical reconstruction of the upper extremity are the focus of this article.
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- Michelle A James
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, USA.
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Anderson CJ, Vogel LC. Employment outcomes of adults who sustained spinal cord injuries as children or adolescents. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2002; 83:791-801. [PMID: 12048657 DOI: 10.1053/apmr.2002.32742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine employment outcomes of adults with pediatric-onset spinal cord injury (SCI) and factors associated with those outcomes. DESIGN Structured interview, including standardized measures. SETTING Community. PARTICIPANTS Individuals who sustained an SCI at age 18 years or younger, were 24 years or older at follow-up, did not have a significant brain injury, and were living in the United States or Canada. A total of 195 subjects were interviewed. Mean age at injury was 14 years (0-18 y), mean age at interview was 29 years (24-37 y), and mean duration of injury was 15 years (7-28 y). All participants had been enrolled in SCI programs. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A structured interview, the FIM instrument, the Craig Handicap Assessment and Recording Technique, the Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. RESULTS Of the participants, 99 (51%) were employed, 78 (40%) were unemployed, 12 (6%) were students, and 6 (3%) were homemakers. A predictive model of employment identified 4 factors associated with employment: education, community mobility, functional independence, and decreased medical complications. Other variables significantly associated with employment included community integration, independent driving, independent living, higher income, and life satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Compared with the general population, the high rate of unemployment among adults with pediatric-onset SCI is a cause for concern. Risk factors associated with adult unemployment provide guidelines for targeting rehabilitation resources and strategies.
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Putzke JD, Richards JS, Hicken BL, DeVivo MJ. Predictors of life satisfaction: a spinal cord injury cohort study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2002; 83:555-61. [PMID: 11932861 DOI: 10.1053/apmr.2002.31173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine unique demographic, medical, perceived health, and handicap predictors of life satisfaction 2 years after spinal cord injury (SCI), as well as the predictors of change in life satisfaction from year 1 to year 2. DESIGN Prospective predictive study performed by using longitudinal data from 18 Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems. SETTING University physical medicine and rehabilitation department. PARTICIPANTS Adults with traumatic onset SCI (N = 940) evaluated at 1 and 2 years' postinjury. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) 2 years post-SCI. PREDICTOR VARIABLES demographic characteristics, impairment and disability classifications, and 1 year post-SCI measures of life satisfaction (SWLS), medical complications, self-perceived health (Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey), and extent of handicap (Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique). RESULTS The factors uniquely associated with an increased risk of lower self-reported life satisfaction at year 2 post-SCI included being male and unemployed, with poor perceived health, decreased mobility, and decreased social integration. After controlling for year 1 estimates of life satisfaction (ie, examining change in life satisfaction), only mobility and perceived health were uniquely related to life satisfaction 2 years post-SCI. CONCLUSION Mobility and perceived health appear to be the consistent predictors of life satisfaction at year 2 post-SCI, as well as change in satisfaction from year 1 to year 2. Because both factors are amenable to change, they are reasonable targets of intervention programs. Identifying specific mechanisms of perceived health and mobility associated with life satisfaction should be an important area of continued research.
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- John David Putzke
- Spain Rehabilitation Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1717 6th Avenue S., Birmingham, AL 35233-7330, USA
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Widerström-Noga EG, Felipe-Cuervo E, Yezierski RP. Chronic pain after spinal injury: interference with sleep and daily activities. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001; 82:1571-7. [PMID: 11689978 DOI: 10.1053/apmr.2001.26068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine how chronic pain after spinal cord injury (SCI) interfered with sleep, exercise, work, household chores, and other daily activities and to define which clinical aspects of pain and psychosocial factors best predicted the extent of interference. DESIGN Postal survey; follow-up to a previous survey conducted 6 months earlier. SETTING General community. PARTICIPANTS Individuals (n = 217) with traumatic SCI and chronic pain. INTERVENTION Subjects answered questions regarding frequency of interference caused by pain on 5 activities: sleep, work, exercise, household chores, and other daily activities. Asked to self-report sadness, fatigue, or anxiety; and to describe location, quality, and intensity of pain. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Demographic data (gender, age, level of injury); sociodemographic data (education, employment); self-reported psychosocial outlook; clinical characteristics of pain: location (drawing), quality (descriptors), and intensity (2 numeric rating scales). Regression analysis. RESULTS The questionnaire was returned by 65.8% of the sample (217/330). A large number of the participants (77.3%) reported frequent interference caused by pain, ie, "often" to "always" in 1 or more of the 5 activities. The combination of high pain intensity and the use of multiple pain descriptors was significantly associated with frequent interference with falling asleep. Frequent sleep interruption was significantly associated with high pain intensity, male gender, anxiety, and higher age at time of injury. In working individuals, frequent interference due to pain was significantly associated with multiple pain descriptors, anxiety, low level of education, and being older at time of injury. CONCLUSION Reported extent of pain interference in various areas of activity is related to clinical symptoms of pain as well as to psychologic and psychosocial factors rather than level of injury. The relationship between frequent interference, pain intensity, and multiple descriptors indicate that individuals experiencing several types of pain of high intensity are more likely than others to experience frequent interference with a variety of daily activities including sleep.
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Putzke JD, Richards JS, DeVivo MJ. Quality of life after spinal cord injury caused by gunshot. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001; 82:949-54. [PMID: 11441384 DOI: 10.1053/apmr.2001.23973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine what effect gunshot-caused spinal cord injury (SCI) has on self-reported quality of life (QOL) and on the frequency of pain sufficient to interfere with day-to-day activities. DESIGN Follow-up, case-control design. SETTING Analysis of data obtained from the (US) National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center from 18 funded Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems. PARTICIPANTS Individuals with traumatic onset SCI (n = 1901). From these, 111 persons with gunshot-caused SCI were matched to persons with nongunshot SCI. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART), Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12), and an individual pain item from the SF-12. RESULTS No between-group differences were found on any of the QOL outcome measures. In contrast, those with SCI caused by gunshot reported that pain more frequently interfered with day-to-day activities than the matched comparison group. CONCLUSIONS SCI caused by gunshot appears largely unrelated to QOL, after controlling for demographic and medical characteristics associated with this group. Gunshot as a mechanism of SCI may place individuals at an increased risk of subsequent development of pain that interferes with activities of daily living.
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- J D Putzke
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Ide M, Fugl-Meyer AR. Life satisfaction in persons with spinal cord injury: a comparative investigation between Sweden and Japan. Spinal Cord 2001; 39:387-93. [PMID: 11464313 DOI: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional and comparative investigation using the unified questionnaire. OBJECTIVES To investigate the cultural (East Asian versus North European) differences in life satisfaction between long-term survivors of spinal cord injuries (SCI). SETTING Uppsala county in Sweden and Fukuoka prefecture in Japan. METHODS A questionnaire dealing with life satisfaction was prepared by the authors. It focused mainly on sexual life and accompanied a self-rating Barthel Index Score. The questionnaire was mailed to male SCI persons in the two communities, Uppsala county (Sweden) and Fukuoka prefecture (Japan). Forty (77%) Swedish and 85 (71%) Japanese SCI replied. RESULTS (1) Swedish SCI appeared to be more satisfied than Japanese SCI in general health, economy, social activity, social service, family life and sexual life. (2) Several life domains indicated significant difference in life satisfaction between with- and without-partner group in Japanese SCI. No life domains indicated significant difference in Swedish SCI. (3) No statistically significant difference was indicated in all of life domains between the degree of life satisfaction and interval since spinal cord damage. CONCLUSION The more expanded cross-cultural study is expected to be helpful for discussing the QOL of SCI.
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- Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Iseigaoka 1-1, Yahatanishi ku, Kitakyushu, 807-8555, Japan
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Noreau L, Proulx P, Gagnon L, Drolet M, Laramée MT. Secondary impairments after spinal cord injury: a population-based study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2000; 79:526-35. [PMID: 11083303 DOI: 10.1097/00002060-200011000-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of secondary impairments among individuals with long-standing spinal cord injury in Quebec and the potential relationships between these impairments and several variables. DESIGN A review of 2,200 medical files was conducted to determine the target population; 976 patients were selected randomly and mailed questionnaires. The results were based on 482 individuals with spinal cord injury who returned the completed questionnaire. The questionnaire included 14 subsections, such as sociodemographic, medical, psychosocial, and environmental information. The medical section, including the type and level of lesion and the presence of secondary impairments, was analyzed. RESULTS Urinary tract infection, spasticity, and hypotension were the most frequently reported secondary impairments, regardless of the severity of injury. Relationships between the prevalence of secondary impairments and the duration of injury, as well as perceived health status, were observed. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to describe secondary impairments after long-standing spinal cord injury in Quebec. Patients with spinal cord injury still present a high prevalence of secondary impairments many years after their rehabilitation, despite preventive education or medical follow-up visits. Further studies are required to determine the specific impact that these impairments have on the patients' social role and their quality-of-life.
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- L Noreau
- Rehabilitation Institute of Quebec City, Laval University, Quebec, Canada
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Massagli TL. Medical and Rehabilitation Issues in the Care of Children with Spinal Cord Injury. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s1047-9651(18)30153-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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