SCI Publications

Self-directed learning module on the definition and diagnosis of acute, subacute, and chronic pain. This article is part of the chapter on pain in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Topics include: defining acute, subacute, and chronic pain; subtype diagnoses; differentiation ...

Study comparing post-rehabilitation outcomes for spinal cord injury (SCI) caused by firearms versus motor vehicle crash. Data were collected through interviews and reviews of medical records from 164 men with SCI age 18-35, to determine the differential effects of impairment, disability, etiology, and selected preinjury and social factors on ...

Article offering advice for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) on management of bowel function, including constipation, incontinence, impaction, and diarrhea.

Article describing a conceptual framework for assessing individual psychological empowerment in rehabilitation outcome research. The article reviews recent examples of empirical studies of empowerment in the rehabilitation literature, and discusses empowerment theory before presenting its general framework for the construct of psychological empowerment. The authors argue that psychological empowerment ...

Chapter from a book of core curricula for advanced practice nurses (APN's) in rehabilitation, presenting a curriculum for APN's as interdisciplinary team leaders in rehabilitation. Presents learning objectives and outlines the following topics: concepts, definitions, historical theories, and current research related to team function; styles of effective team leaders; ...

Article discussing issues related to the role of specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) as primary care providers for persons with disabilities. Topics include: the meaning of primary care; "state of the art" in primary care for persons with disabilities; survey data on physiatrists' interest in being primary ...

Article exploring the possibilities for including health promotion strategies in the rehabilitation of persons with high level spinal cord injuries (SCI). Discusses the concept of health promotion and its application to persons with high level SCI, along with ways of achieving health and wellness cost-effectively. ...

Article about the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal perforations in patients with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). Data are from a retrospective review of the records of 33 patients admitted for rehabilitation from 1975 to 1995 who had complications of esophegeal injury. A table shows, for each of the ...

Article presenting results of a national survey of physiatrists concerning their career satisfaction and current practice patterns. Data are from 208 responses to a questionnaire mailed to 400 members of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Areas of satisfaction and dissatisfaction were identified, along with overall levels ...

Using the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) database, analyzes the direct costs of spinal cord injury. Includes the costs of: hospitalization and medical care; attendant and in-home care; physician and outpatient services; equipment purchase, rental, and repair; supplies; medications; environmental modifications at work, home, and for vehicles; nursing ...

Presents statistics surrounding incidence of spinal cord injuries (SCI) caused by accidents in swimming pools, including demographics of injured people as well as circumstances surrounding accidents. Discusses implications for SCI prevention programs and the need for further research into the mechanism of injuries (i.e. whether injuries occur on impact with ...

Examines studies of quality of life (QOL) to determine the the relationship between QOL and various factors for people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Studied factors include: degree of impairment; disability status; and occupational, family, mobility, social integration and social support status. Discusses findings in relation to previous studies ...