SCI Publications

Study examined the long-term relationship between physical capacity and manual wheelchair skill performance in patients with spinal cord injury during inpatient rehabilitation. Subjects were measured 3 times: at the start of active rehabilitation, 3 months later, and at discharge. Parameters of physical capacity were upper-extremity muscle strength (assessed by ...

The objective of this study was to conduct a kinetic analysis of manual wheelchair propulsion during start-up on select indoor and outdoor surfaces. Eleven manual wheelchairs were fitted with a SMART(Wheel) and their users were asked to push on a course consisting of high- and low-pile carpet, indoor tile, ...

Article discusses the neurorehabilitation management of injuries to the spinal cord resulting from lightning and electrical trauma. Knowledge of the various neurological presentations and the potential for associated trauma to the nervous system, skin, musculoskeletal system, and cardiovascular system should guide the clinical assessment and treatment approach. ...

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 women with spinal cord injury (SCI) to better understand their experiences and concerns related to inpatient sexual rehabilitation. Topics included the amount and type of inpatient sexual education and counseling experiences, sexual concerns after injury, and suggestions regarding sexual rehabilitation approaches and activities. ...

Study examined the psychometric properties of a self-report version of the Functional Independence Measure, called FIM-SR, in a group of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and a group with amputations. Reliability was estimated using Cronbach's alpha and test-retest correlation coefficients. Validity was examined by comparing FIM-SR scores with ...

Data transcribed from 5 focus groups describe the barriers and satisfaction expressed by consumers with spinal cord injuries and personal assistants related to the provision of personal assistance services. Results indicated that both groups experienced problems with the consumer-personal assistant relationship, inadequate reimbursement, and restrictive policies. Consumers also reported ...

Article describes patient characteristics and respiratory issues in individuals with high tetraplegia. Authors describe techniques used in successful ventilator weaning and present outcome data from their experiences. A team approach to ventilator management that is focused on the patient is essential to anticipate and prevent pulmonary complications. ...

Study examined the quality of life (QOL) and experiences with caregiving among people using long-term mechanical ventilation (LTMV) compared to patients with tetraplegic spinal cord injury (SCI) not using LTMV. QOL was conceptualized in 3 distinct ways: health-related QOL, global cognitive appraisal, and individualized/judgmental. Caregiving was assessed in terms ...