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Salmiranta E, Areskoug Josefsson K, Ockander M, Augutis M, Masterson D. The voice of caregivers of children and adolescents with spinal cord injuries: A scoping review. J Spinal Cord Med 2024; 47:315-326. [PMID: 36745084 PMCID: PMC11044720 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2022.2164455] [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] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Participation in SCI research with caregivers of children and adolescents with spinal cord injury (SCI) can occur in a range of different ways. This review explores the extent to which caregivers' participation is connected to what might be called a voice. OBJECTIVES To explore the voice of caregivers by collating available research with the participation of caregivers of children and adolescents with SCI, and synthesizing how the research has been conducted. METHODS The databases CINAHL, ERIC, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, and Scopus were searched for articles published between January 2008 and March 2022. Descriptive and narrative information was extracted and factors describing how caregivers participated were identified using an inductive approach. RESULTS Twenty-nine articles were identified, of which 28 had affiliations connected to the USA, and 25 to Shriners Hospitals for Children. In most of the articles, the caregivers were invited to participate in the research to complete or develop measures. Information from the caregivers was often captured using close-structured questions and summarized quantitatively with little or no exploration of the perspectives of the caregivers. CONCLUSION The voice of caregivers of children and adolescents with SCI in research is limited by representativeness, the pre-determined emphasis, a lack of involvement in the process, and the reported narrative. By reflecting on voice, caregivers can have their experiences and perspectives acted upon to a greater extent to bring change, ultimately leading to improved care and health for children and adolescents with SCI.
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- Elin Salmiranta
- Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
- Faculty of Health Science, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
- Department for Behavioural Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Neurogeriatrics, Karolinska Institute, Solna, Sweden
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- Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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Pallerla S, Krishnareddy SR, Parthasarathy NB, Navaneetham J, Gupta A. A qualitative study on psycho-social needs of the family caregivers of persons with spinal cord injury. J Family Med Prim Care 2024; 13:1262-1270. [PMID: 38827726 PMCID: PMC11142019 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1349_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Background Spinal cord injury is a high-cost long-lasting disability and a life-changing experience for family caregivers (FCGs). The current study aimed to explore the psycho-social needs of the FCGs of persons with spinal cord injury (PwSCI). Materials and Methods An exploratory qualitative approach was used, and sixteen FCGs of PwSCI participated in the face-to-face interviews. All the interviews were audio-recorded, and session notes were added to the existing data and later transcribed. Thematic analysis was used to identify the main themes. Results Three main themes have emerged, namely, awareness needs, resource needs, and personal care needs, from the data as a result of the qualitative analysis: The main themes have been categorised into nine sub-themes, such as want to know, alternative ways of contacting, the helpful or conducive environment of arrangements, sources to get money, pension certificate needs, resources for livelihood, resources for continuing the treatment, need my own time, and controlling of feelings. Conclusion The findings of this research aid in designing or developing need-based tailor-made psychosocial interventions for the FCGs of PwSCI in India. Multidisciplinary team professionals involved in managing spinal cord injury and other stakeholders should understand the importance of meeting the mentioned psycho-social needs of FCGs of PwSCI and delivering such tailor-made psycho-social interventions in a timely.
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- Srikanth Pallerla
- Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Saxena A, Samuel AJ, Singh M. Lived experiences of caregivers and survivors of paediatric spinal cord injury: A scoping review of qualitative studies. J Spinal Cord Med 2024; 47:190-200. [PMID: 36622330 PMCID: PMC10885751 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2022.2153218] [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] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Paediatric Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) has an impact on a child's dynamic development, disrupting their participation in school, community, and social relationships while simultaneously causing repercussions on their caregiver's life. The rare nature of paediatric SCI calls for a detailed inspection of the literature from the perspective of children and their caregivers. OBJECTIVE This scoping review of qualitative research determines the extent of literature from perspective of caregivers and individuals with paediatric SCI. METHODS 9351 full-text published articles were identified from CINAHL, Ovid, PubMed, and Scopus between 2001 and 2021. After duplicate deletion, 8354 articles were left, and 103 full-text articles were assessed for their eligibility. Finally, eight articles were assessed for their relevance. Key themes that emerged from the data were summarized, compared, and synthesized. RESULTS Six studies were from the perspectives of individuals with SCI and two from caregiver's perspective. Three major themes were identified from caregivers' opinion studies: "Obstacles to community participation"; "Unmet needs related to a child with SCI"; and "Radiating effect on caregivers' lives"; whereas five were obtained from individuals with paediatric SCI opinion studies: "Adjusting to life with SCI"; "Hardships & hardiness"; "Peers & family/emotional support"; "Perception of self & body-image post injury"; and "Transitioning into post-traumatic life". CONCLUSION There is a need for more specialized rehabilitation centers and an accessible environment in public spaces. Also, the review sheds some light on the discriminatory attitude of society as a whole, which can be improved by providing proper knowledge and awareness of SCI.
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- Akanksha Saxena
- Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, India
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- Yenepoya Physiotherapy College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, India
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Ríos-León M, Onal B, Arango-Lasprilla JC, Augutis M, Graham A, Kelly EH, Kontaxakis A, López-Dolado E, Scheel-Sailer A, Valiullina S, Taylor J. Research Priorities of the Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury Population: An International Insight for Rehabilitation Care. Pediatr Neurol 2024; 151:121-130. [PMID: 38154239 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2023.11.010] [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: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although feedback from people with adult-onset spinal cord injury (SCI) has been considered for new rehabilitation programs, little is known about the priorities of the pediatric-onset SCI population. This study describes and compares health and life (H&L) domain research priorities of youth with pediatric-onset SCI and their parents/caregivers. METHODS A cross-sectional survey, designed by the Pan-European Paediatric Spinal Cord Injury (PEPSCI) Collaboration, was performed at six European countries. Dyad data from 202 participants, youth with pediatric-onset SCI (n = 101) and their parents/caregivers (n = 101), were analyzed with the PEPSCI H&L domain surveys. RESULTS The cohort was composed of 8 to 12-year-olds (30.7%), 13 to 17-year-olds (38.6%), and 18 to 25-year-olds (30.7%). The top three H&L domain research priorities reported by parents/caregivers of 8 to 12-year-olds were "walking/ability to move" (91%), "bladder" function (90%), and "general health/feel" (89%), compared with "physical function" (93%), "general health/feel" (90%), and "walking/ability to move" (89%) rated by parents/caregivers of 13 to 25-year-olds. "Bowel" function (85%), "leg/foot movement" (84%), and "bladder" function (84%) were reported as priorities by 13 to 25-year-olds, whereas "physical function" (84%), "experience at school" (83%), and "general mood" were highlighted by 8 to 12-year-olds. The top 10 priorities preferred by 13 to 25-year-olds when compared with the top 10 priorities reported by their parents/caregivers, included problems related to "bowel" and "pain." CONCLUSIONS Health domain research priorities were highlighted by 13 to 25-year-olds, compared with their parents/caregivers who equally identified H&L domains. This survey will aid health care and clinical research organizations to engage stakeholders to implement a comprehensive research strategy for the pediatric SCI population.
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- Marta Ríos-León
- Sensorimotor Function Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos (SESCAM), Toledo, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Castilla-La Mancha (IDISCAM), Toledo, Spain.
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- NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group, Aylesbury, UK
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- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Spain; Department of Cell Biology and Histology, University of the Basque Country, Leioa, Spain; IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, Spain
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- Division of Neurogeriatrics, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Stoke Mandeville, UK
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- Rehabilitation Department, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos (SESCAM), Toledo, Spain
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- Swiss Paraplegic Centre, Nottwil, Switzerland; Department of Health Science and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Clinical and Research Institute of Emergency Pediatric Surgery and Trauma, Moscow, Russia
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- Sensorimotor Function Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos (SESCAM), Toledo, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Castilla-La Mancha (IDISCAM), Toledo, Spain; Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Clark OE, Rivelli AL, Mroczkowski AL, Espino SR, Kelly EH, Vogel LC, Zebracki K. Problem solving and collaborative involvement among adolescents with spinal cord injury and their caregivers. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2023; 4:1100707. [PMID: 37456794 PMCID: PMC10338849 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1100707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Objective To determine the relationship between constructive adolescent problem solving (positive problem-solving orientation and rational problem-solving style) and caregiver problem solving and collaborative involvement with primary caregiver among adolescents with spinal cord injuries (SCIs). Positive constructive adolescent problem solving was hypothesized to be predicted by more effective caregiver problem solving and higher collaborative involvement. Methods Participants in this cross-sectional study were 79 adolescent and primary caregiver dyads recruited from a pediatric rehabilitation care system in North America. All participants completed a standardized problem-solving instrument and adolescent participants completed an adapted measure of collaborative parent involvement. Results More effective caregiver problem solving and adolescent perceptions of more collaboration with caregivers around SCI care were significantly associated with higher positive problem-solving orientation and higher rational problem-solving style among adolescents. Conclusions Results underscore the importance of caregiver problem-solving skills and their collaboration with adolescents with SCI when addressing care needs. Clinically, findings highlight opportunities for parent involvement and skill-building as an important factor of rehabilitation for adolescents with SCI.
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- Olivia E. Clark
- Department of Psychology, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Advocate Aurora Research Institute, Advocate Aurora Health, Downers Grove, IL, United States
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- Ryerson Espino Evaluation and Development Consulting, Arlington Heights, IL, United States
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- American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, IL, United States
- Department of Disability & Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Shriners Children's Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Shriners Children's Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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Ryerson Espino SL, O’Rourke K, Kelly EH, January AM, Vogel LC. Coping, Social Support, and Caregiver Well-Being With Families Living With SCI: A Mixed Methods Study. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil 2022; 28:78-98. [PMID: 35145337 PMCID: PMC8791416 DOI: 10.46292/sci21-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To explore coping, problem solving, social support, and well-being among family caregivers of adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS This was a mixed methods study (qualitative interviews and standardized surveys) with a diverse sample of 39 adults with SCI and their caregivers from four rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, including one Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. Cluster analysis was used to explore whether distinct profiles of caregivers could be identified, and it was used in conjunction with qualitative data to explore patterns in well-being. Measures of well-being included leisure time satisfaction, social integration, anxiety, depression, physical health complaints, caregiver burden, and quality of life. RESULTS The importance of individual and extra-individual resources, namely coping and social support, emerged from early qualitative analyses and guided subsequent mixed methods examination of the data. A cluster analysis yielded three caregiver profiles: (1) effective problem solvers with moderate satisfaction with social support, (2) mixed problem solvers with stronger negative orientations and mixed satisfaction with social support, and (3) low endorsers overall. Profiles helped us explore patterns across our data set and efficiently identify differences in caregiver social support, coping, well-being, and unmet needs. CONCLUSION Data echo the need for multimodal interventions aimed at skill development, respite options, and screening, support, information, and referral around mental health and burden. SCI care and rehabilitation programs should consider incorporating strategies for bolstering effective caregiver problem-solving skills, reducing negativity and ambivalence, and enhancing social support.
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- Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
,Shriners Children’s Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
,Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana
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- Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
,Shriners Children’s Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
,Rush University, Chicago, Illinois
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Onal B, León MR, Augutis M, Mattacola E, Graham A, Hart K, Kelly E, Scheel-Sailer A, Taylor J. Health and LifeDomain ResearchPriorities in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Pediatric-Onset Spinal Cord Injury: A National Cross-Sectional Survey in England. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil 2022; 28:91-110. [PMID: 35521061 PMCID: PMC9009198 DOI: 10.46292/sci21-00053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background Although feedback from people with adult-onset spinal cord injury (SCI) has been considered in developing research programs, little is known about pediatric-onset SCI priorities. Objectives To describe the health and life (H&L) domain research priorities of youth with pediatric-onset SCI living in England. Methods Youth with pediatric-onset SCI (≥6 months) were recruited from five English rehabilitation centers and invited with their parents/caregivers to complete the age-appropriate surveys designed by the Pan-European Paediatric Spinal Cord Injury (PEPSCI) collaboration. Results A total of 73 surveys were received (32 from participants with SCI and 41 from their parents/caregivers), providing information on 47 individuals with SCI: 2- to 7-year-olds (29.8%), 8- to 12-year-olds (19.2%), 13- to 17-year-olds (17.0%), and 18 to 25-year-olds (34.0%). The top three research priorities reported by parents/caregivers of 2- to 12-year-old and 13- to 25-year-olds were pain (81%/89%), physical function (91%/83%) and health care access (78%/78%). Eighty-nine percent of 8- to 12-year-olds emphasized schooling, peer relationships, and general mood as their research priorities. The top three research priorities for Health or Life domains reported by 13- to 25-year-olds included spasms (95%), pain (91%), pressure injuries (91%), health care access (83%), physical function (78%), and daily personal needs (74%). Conclusion Although there should be an emphasis on addressing important life domain issues for 8- to 12-year-olds with SCI, adolescents and young adults mostly prioritized health domain research priorities in addition to health care access. This survey will aid health care and clinical research organizations to engage stakeholders to implement a comprehensive SCI research strategy in England for the pediatric population.
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- Bashak Onal
- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK
,Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK
,Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group, Aylesbury, UK
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- Sensorimotor Function Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, SESCAM, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Neurogeriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Psychology, University of Buckingham, Buckingham, UK
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- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK
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- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK
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- American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, Illinois, USA
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- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK
,Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK
,Sensorimotor Function Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, SESCAM, Toledo, Spain
,Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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