scholarly journals Measurement properties of the wheelchair outcome measure in individuals with spinal cord injury

Spinal Cord ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (9) ◽  
pp. 995-1000 ◽  
Author(s):  
W C Miller ◽  
J Garden ◽  
W B Mortenson
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Cord Injury

The development of an outcome measures toolkit for spinal cord injury rehabilitation

2017 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christie W. L. Chan ◽  
William C. Miller ◽  
Matthew Querée ◽  
Vanessa K. Noonan ◽  
Dalton L. Wolfe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Injury Rehabilitation ◽  
Cord Injury

Background. Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a complex medical condition that can be difficult to monitor. Purpose. This study aimed to establish a common set of validated outcome measures specifically for SCI clinical practice. Method. In a three-round online Delphi process, experts in SCI care across Canada suggested and ranked outcome measures for clinical practice. The facilitators provided feedback between rounds and determined if consensus (at least 75% agreement) was reached on a single outcome measure per clinical area. Findings. One hundred and forty-eight outcome measures were initially considered for inclusion. After three rounds, consensus was reached for 23 out of 30 clinical areas. In the remaining seven, more than one outcome measure was recommended. The final toolkit comprises 33 outcome measures with sufficient measurement properties for use with a SCI population. Implications. An outcome measures toolkit validated specifically for SCI should lead to improved identification of best practice and enable clinicians to monitor client progress effectively.

scholarly journals Effect of pelvic laparoscopic implantation of neuroprosthesis in spinal cord injured subjects: a 1-year prospective randomized controlled study

Spinal Cord ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helge Kasch ◽  
Uffe Schou Løve ◽  
Anette Bach Jønsson ◽  
Kaare Eg Severinsen ◽  
Marc Possover ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Walking Ability ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Cord Injury

Abstract Study design 1-year prospective RCT. Objective Examine the effect of implantable pulse generator and low-frequency stimulation of the pelvic nerves using laparoscopic implantation of neuroprosthesis (LION) compared with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in SCI. Methods Inclusion criteria: traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), age 18–55 years, neurological level-of-injury Th4–L1, time-since-injury >1 year, and AIS-grades A–B. Participants were randomized to (A) LION procedure or (B) control group receiving NMES. Primary outcome measure: Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI-II), which is a SCI specific outcome measure assessing ability to ambulate. Secondary outcome measures: Spinal Cord Independence Measure III (SCIM III), Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), Penn Spasm Frequency Scale (PSFS), severity of spasticity measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11); International Spinal Cord Injury data sets-Quality of Life Basic Data Set (QoLBDS), and Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). Results Seventeen SCI individuals, AIS grade A, neurological level ranging from Th4–L1, were randomized to the study. One individual was excluded prior to intervention. Eight participants (7 males) with a mean age (SD) of 35.5 (12.4) years were allocated to the LION procedure, 8 participants (7 males) with age of 38.8 (15.1) years were allocated to NMES. Significantly, 5 LION group participants gained 1 point on the WISCI II scale, (p < 0.013; Fisher´s exact test). WISCI II scale score did not change in controls. No significant changes were observed in the secondary outcome measures. Conclusion The LION procedure is a promising new treatment for individuals with SCI with significant one-year improvement in walking ability.

Translation and validation of the Farsi version of the Wheelchair Outcome Measure (WhOM-Farsi) in individuals with spinal cord injury

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-271
Author(s):  
Samaneh Alimohammad ◽  
Shahriar Parvaneh ◽  
Setareh Ghahari ◽  
Hooshang Saberi ◽  
Mir Saeed Yekaninejad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Translation And Validation ◽  
Farsi Version

scholarly journals Developing a contemporary functional outcome measure for spinal cord injury research

Spinal Cord ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
M D Slavin ◽  
P A Kisala ◽  
A M Jette ◽  
D S Tulsky
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Functional Outcome Measure ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Injury Research

scholarly journals The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire (MSISQ-15): translation, adaptation and validation of the Polish version for patients with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury

BMC Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikolaj Przydacz ◽  
Tomasz Golabek ◽  
Przemyslaw Dudek ◽  
Piotr Chlosta
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Polish Version

Abstract Background Polish physicians and researchers lack an extensive and precise instrument in their native language for evaluating sexual dysfunction in individuals with neurogenic disorders. The aim of this study was to create a culturally adapted, validated, Polish language version of the Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire (MSISQ-15) for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) and spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods International recommendations and standardized methods for instrument validation were followed. Sexually active patients with MS and SCI completed the MSISQ-15, International Index of Erection Function (IIEF-15, men), and Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-31, women). IIEF-15 and PISQ-31 were used as reference questionnaires. Responses were collected at baseline (test) and after 2 weeks (re-test). Results We recruited 299 Polish-speaking patients with MS or SCI. Interviews disclosed that the translated questionnaire had optimal content validity/cross-cultural adaptation. MSISQ-15 scores correlated significantly with the severity of sexual dysfunction as evaluated by IIEF-15 (r = − 0.487) and PISQ-31 (r = − 0.709). These correlations substantiated the high quality construct/criterion validity. An analysis of reliability presented good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha of 0.93 for the total score of MS patients and 0.86 for the total score of SCI patients) and reproducibility (intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.91 for the total score of MS patients and 0.92 for the total score of SCI patients). There were no ceiling or floor effects. Conclusions The Polish version of MSISQ-15 exhibited excellent measurement properties. It is a suitable and reliable instrument to assess sexual dysfunction in MS and SCI individuals. The Polish MSISQ-15 will enhance routine clinical practice and assist research for neurogenic patients in Poland.

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