Utilization, access and satisfaction with primary care among people with spinal cord injuries: a comparison of three countries.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVES:To examine the prevalence of pregnancy and associations with sociodemographic and clinical factors among women with spinal cord injury (SCI). SETTING:US National Spinal Cord Injury Database, an SCI registry that interviews participants 1, 5 and then every 5 years post in...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Iezzoni LI,Chen Y,McLain AB

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a qualitative study conducted using an interpretative phenomenological approach. OBJECTIVES:This study investigated the experience of pregnancy and childbirth in women with spinal cord injury (SCI). SETTING:Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehr...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Khazaeipour Z,Nikbakht-Nasrabadi A,Mohammadi N,Salehi-Nejad A,Shabany M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cohort study. OBJECTIVES:First, to examine three sets of risk and protective factors for mortality after spinal cord injury (SCI), with an emphasis on health and secondary conditions. Second, to extend earlier work with several methodologic enhancements and addition of new predictors. SETTING:Twenty hosp...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Cao Y,Krause JS,DiPiro N

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We present a case report describing the multidisciplinary treatment of a tetraplegic spinal cord injury (SCI) patient who developed an acute exacerbation of chronic central pain. OBJECTIVE:To bring further awareness to the importance of using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach in treating acute e...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Chang EY,Zhao X,Perret DM,Luo ZD,Liao SS

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:T-cell predominant balanitis is described in a 38 year old uncircumcised tetraplegic man whose presenting feature was non-progressive red lesions over the inner prepuce and the glans penis without signs of infection, phimosis, or meatal stenosis. There was no regional lymphadenopathy. He was not exposed to any of the ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Van Velzen D,Vaidyanathan S,Krishnan KR,Soni BM,Parsons KF

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hypertension (HTN) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a major cause of morbidity and mortality among people with spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D). Our study examined prevalence, associated factors, and pharmacological treatment of HTN in Veterans with SCI/D compared with a matche...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Barry W,St Andre JR,Evans CT,Sabharwal S,Miskevics S,Weaver FM,Smith BM

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The study was designed as a case report. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to report an unusual case of bilateral neurogenic heterotopic ossification of the hands in a patient with spinal cord injury. SETTING:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department in Sale, Morocco. METHODS:A 47-year-old...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Bendeddouche I,Aissaoui N,Hajjaj-Hassouni N

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Register study enhanced and verified by medical records and personal interviews and examinations. SETTINGS:Sweden. OBJECTIVES:To define a method of identifying a study population of rare events. To point out the relative importance of every step, an example is given of identifying persons who sustained t...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Augutis M,Malker H,Levi R

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Register study. OBJECTIVES:To design and implement a validation process to check the completeness of the Hospital Discharge Register (HDR) held by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. SETTING:Sweden. METHODS:An accurate traumatic spinal cord injury prevalence group (n=495) was acquired from...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Nordgren C

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of patient medical records comparing the outcomes of two groups of individuals with high-level (C3-4) tetraplegia- those with high-volume and those with low-volume mechanical ventilation. OBJECTIVES:To determine if higher volume mechanical ventilation contributes to faster weaning fro...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Peterson WP,Barbalata L,Brooks CA,Gerhart KA,Mellick DC,Whiteneck GG

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Patient feedback study. OBJECTIVES:To measure how patients value the telemedicine consultation service at the National Spinal Injuries Centre over a period of 8 months. SETTING:United Kingdom (south of England). METHODS:Telephone survey conducted by an external surveyor who does not work in the departme...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Yuen J,Thiyagarajan CA,Belci M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Observational cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVES:Due to weakened pelvic floor muscles, the risk of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) may increase after a spinal cord injury (SCI); hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of POP after SCI and to evaluate the need for urogynecological consult...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Elmelund M,Biering-Sørensen F,Bing MH,Klarskov N

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic constipation is the main gastrointestinal complaint of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, and has a significant effect on patients' lives, concerning nursing dependence, morbidity and complications. Many therapies have been proposed to treat chronic severe constipation, most of them with limited effect or bein...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Badiali D,Bracci F,Castellano V,Corazziari E,Fuoco U,Habib FI,Scivoletto G

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This cross-sectional chart review study included 100 US Veterans with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D) who received care at a Veterans Affairs (VA) SCI facility during a 12-month period. Progress notes were examined to extract need for weight management (WM), patient-provider discussions about risk d...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Locatelli SM,LaVela SL

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental laboratory investigation of the effects of serotonergic and glutamatergic drugs in early paraplegic mice. OBJECTIVES:To examine whether NMDA and 5-HT receptors synergistically participate to generate basic stepping movements in paraplegic mice. SETTING:Laval University Medical Center, Quebec...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Guertin PA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND CONTEXT:Spondyloarthropathy has been described radiographically in patients following paralysis from spinal cord trauma. Onset of these findings after cauda equina syndrome have not been reported previously. Furthermore, the magnetic resonance documentation of its early evolution has not been recorded. PURP...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Ginder LM,Porter NA,Subedi N,Singh J,Lalam RK,Tins BJ,Tyrrell PN,Osman A,Cassar-Pullicino VN

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE:To compare exercise-related self-perceptions in persons with complete and incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) and to identify factors that explain the variance of perceived exercise mastery in the study population. SETTING:Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital and the Norwegian...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Lannem AM,Sørensen M,Lidal IB,Hjeltnes N

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Experimental study. OBJECTIVE:Individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) may present with impaired sympathetic control over thermoregulatory responses to environmental and exercise stressors, which can impact regional core temperature (Tcore) measurement. The purpose of this study was to investigate whet...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Au JS,Kamijo YI,Goosey-Tolfrey VL,Leicht CA,MacDonald MJ,Mukai Y,Tajima F

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to develop the International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Endocrine and Metabolic Extended Data Set (ISCIEMEDS) within the framework of the International SCI Data Sets that would facilitate consistent collection and reporting of endocrine and metabolic findings in the SCI populatio...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Bauman WA,Wecht JM,Biering-Sørensen F

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To quantify spinal cord perfusion by using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in a porcine model with acute spinal cord injury. METHODS:Microcirculatory changes of acute spinal cord injury were shown by CEUS in a porcine model with spinal cord contusion at three selected time points, coupling with conventi...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Huang L,Lin X,Tang Y,Yang R,Li AH,Ye JC,Chen K,Wang P,Shen HY

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 32-year old woman with radicular symptoms associated with a low cervical chordoma. According to our knowledge this is the 10th case of low cervical chordoma reported in the literature. ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Inci S,Palaoğlu S,Onol B,Erbengi A

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, experimental study. OBJECTIVES:The issue of whether nitric oxide (NO) production is beneficial or deleterious on ischemic injuries of the central nervous system still remains doubtful. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is known to induce the release of ...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Savas S,Savas C,Altuntas I,Adiloglu A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report. OBJECTIVE:To report a rare thoracic intervertebral disc herniation followed by acutely progressing paraplegia. SETTING:Spinal Injuries Center, Fukuoka, Japan. METHOD:A 37-year-old man presented with sudden severe backache and acutely progressing motor impairments of both lower extremities a...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Sasaki S,Kaji K,Shiba K

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study was a randomized, parallel-group, controlled clinical trial. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of targeting inflammation as a means of improving cognitive function in individuals with spinal cord injury. SETTING:Participants were recruited from the Niagara region...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Allison DJ,Josse AR,Gabriel DA,Klentrou P,Ditor DS

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective analysis of relationships. OBJECTIVES:(1) To quantify the relationship between individual lower extremity muscle strength and functional walking measures and (2) to determine whether a multiple regression model incorporating lower extremity muscle strength could predict the performance of func...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Kim CM,Eng JJ,Whittaker MW

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case report of two subjects. OBJECTIVE:Charcot joints of the spine as a cause of Autonomic Dysreflexia in spinal cord lesions. SETTING:Stoke Mandeville Hospital, UK. METHOD:Two patients with long standing spinal cord lesions developed symptoms of headaches and sweating associated with sitting up and tra...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Selmi F,Frankel HL,Kumaraguru AP,Apostopoulos V

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Administration after spinal cord injury (SCI) of methylprednisolone (MP) for 24-48 h has been suggested to improve functional outcome. The safety of this approach has been questioned because of the known adverse effects of glucocorticoids on skeletal muscle and the immune system. The purpose of this study was...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Wu Y,Hou J,Collier L,Pan J,Hou L,Qin W,Bauman WA,Cardozo CP

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:: Single-subject (male, 16 years of age) case. OBJECTIVES:To demonstrate a suitable method for oesophageal repair after perforation as a complication of anterior spinal fusion in an individual with quadriplegia, and to review the literature on oesophageal perforation and repair. SETTING:University hospit...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Küntscher MV,Erdmann D,Boltze WH,Germann G

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-five patients with incomplete cervical spinal cord injuries were examined as to the mechanism of injury, neurological deficits in the initial stage and differences in treatment. Nineteen (42.2%) were treated non-surgically and 26 (57.8%) surgically. Their injuries could be divided into seven types of cervical sp...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Asazuma T,Satomi K,Suzuki N,Fujimura Y,Hirabayashi K

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：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 fro...

journal_title：Spinal cord

authors： Hammell KW

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00