SCI Publications

There are many research issues associated with the scientific study of aging in the general population that also relate to the study of aging with spinal cord injury (SCI). However, the recognition of these issues has been limited in SCI aging research. These issues, which include era and survivor ...

Literature review examines the prevalence of abnormalities of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism among people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Compared to the able-bodied population, people with SCI are more likely to have oral carbohydrate intolerance, insulin resistance, elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which are risk ...

Study examining demographic and injury factors associated with hospital charges for persons with new spinal cord injury (SCI). The objectives were (1) to describe the distribution of charges, (2) to determine which demographic and injury characteristics are associated with charge outlier status, and (3) to identify a model that ...

Study examines factors influencing successful return to work following spinal cord injury (SCI). Six employed and 6 unemployed persons with SCI were matched based on education, race, age, gender, time since injury, and level of function. These participants were interviewed and the data transcribed regarding work history, family life, ...

Editorial briefly discusses issues concerning the qualifications of peer reviewers who review grant proposals for clinical research. Author addresses inequities in the peer review process between basic science and clinical research.

Editorial describes the role of spinal cord injury medicine (SCIM) as a subspecialty in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Author discusses certification requirements for SCIM and the need for more qualified physicians in the field.

Editorial discusses ways to increase the number of physician scientists involved in clinical research in spinal cord medicine. Active recruitment, a supportive environment, model training programs, and adequate opportunities for research are needed to enhance the progress of developing better and faster recovery interventions. ...

Article reviewing lessons for future research learned from recent clinical trials assessing the efficacy of early intervention in spinal cord injury (SCI). The author draws from his own experience of recent trials and from a workshop on clinical trials in rehabilitation sponsored by the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation ...

Study examining electrodiagnostic changes in the lower limbs as measured by nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography in individuals with chronic complete quadriplegia due to spinal cord injury (SCI). Participants were 25 individuals at a Model SCI Rehabilitation Center. Statistically significant differences in NCS responses in the lower limbs ...

Study examining relationships between self-reported barriers to employment after spinal cord injury (SCI) and two aging-related factors (age at injury onset and years since injury). Data are from 790 responses to a survey of 899 unemployed individuals with SCI. Findings indicate that both aging factors were related to increased ...

Presents commentary on the evolving ethics of rehabilitation care, moving toward a philosophy that sees its goals as removing barriers to independent living and facilitating community integration. Article discusses methods to promote client autonomy and states that more research is needed to determine the best time to present information ...

Study to determine Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (AVLT) normative data for persons with recent-onset spinal cord injury (SCI). Participants were 184 persons (133 males and 51 females) with recent-onset SCI, who were assessed with the Rey AVLT during inpatient rehabilitation. Results show general trends toward decreased recall with increasing ...

Study comparing quality of life (QOL) of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) living in nursing homes versus those living in the community. Participants were 37 nursing home residents and 37 community residents matched demographically and by injury characteristics. Results from measures including the Satisfaction With Life Scale and the ...

Article providing a summary of three important areas of research on pain after SCI: Methodological concerns, risk factors associated with the development of pain after SCI, and the impact of pain across quality of life (QOL) domains. In addition, an overview of cost-effectiveness analysis is provided. ...