Protocol for a scoping review of skin self-care of people with spinal cord injury

IntroductionIn recent years, increasing methodological references have been used in scientific research; these are points of support in the search for evidence, formulation and elaboration of instruments, scales, guideline and protocols. However, significant variability currently exists in scoping review conduct and reporting, thus limiting the potential of the methodology to advance research and practice about skin self-care of people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Our objective was to perform a scoping review protocol within the health rehabilitation context of people with SCI, focusing on skin self-care.Methods and analysisThe protocol was developed by using the scoping review methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley and further refined by the Joanna Briggs Institute, incorporating insights from more recent innovations in scoping review methodology. Sensitive searches of 13 electronic databases from 2007 to 2017 will be supplemented by grey literature searches. Two reviewers using a tool developed for this scoping review will screen eligible studies.Ethics and disseminationThe scoping review will undertake a secondary analysis of previously collected data and does not require ethical approval; however, the ethical precepts of copyright will be respected. The results will facilitate a better understanding of the practical health rehabilitation context of people with SCI, the impacts of these rehabilitations and how to build an evidence base for this work in the future.

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The current state of knowledge on digital rectal stimulation in traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injury: A scoping review

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1016/j.apmr.2020.12.023 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Joanne Wincentak ◽

Ying Xu ◽

Louise Rudden ◽

Dilshad Kassam-Lallani ◽

Amy Mullin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Current State ◽

Cord Injury

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The effects of epidural stimulation on individuals living with spinal cord injury or disease: a scoping review

Physical Therapy Reviews ◽

10.1080/10833196.2021.1962051 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (5) ◽

pp. 344-369

Author(s):

Hope Jervis Rademeyer ◽

Cindy Gauthier ◽

Kei Masani ◽

Maureen Pakosh ◽

Kristin E. Musselman

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Epidural Stimulation ◽

Cord Injury

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Factors Which Facilitate or Impede Interpersonal Interactions and Relationships after Spinal Cord Injury: A Scoping Review with Suggestions for Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2016/9373786 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Delena Amsters ◽

Sarita Schuurs ◽

Kiley Pershouse ◽

Bettina Power ◽

Yvonne Harestad ◽

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Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Scoping Review ◽

English Language ◽

International Classification Of Functioning ◽

Interpersonal Interactions ◽

Self Image ◽

Language Studies ◽

Cord Injury ◽

Review Question

Interpersonal interactions and relationships can influence an individual’s perceptions of health and quality of life in the presence of disability. In the case of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), positive interpersonal interactions and relationships have been shown to contribute to resilience and adaptability. Understanding factors which facilitate or impede the development and maintenance of relationships after SCI may form the basis for proactive relationship support for people with SCI. To gain a broad insight into these factors, a scoping review was undertaken. Databases were searched for English language studies published between 2000 and 2015 that informed the review question. Sixty-two (62) studies were identified. Thematic analysis was conducted on data extracted from the studies and 51 factors which may facilitate relationships and 38 factors which may impede relationships after SCI were noted. The majority of factors could be categorized as environmental or personal according to the domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The facilitating factors included partner and social support, reciprocity in relationships, and presenting oneself positively. Impeding factors included physical environmental barriers, real and perceived social biases, and poor self-image. Factors identified may inform the provision of supportive, holistic rehabilitation for people with SCI.

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Qualitative Experience of Sleep in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

OTJR Occupation Participation and Health ◽

10.1177/1539449217691978 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 37 (2) ◽

pp. 89-97

Author(s):

Donald J. Fogelberg ◽

Natalie E. Leland ◽

Jeanine Blanchard ◽

Timothy J. Rich ◽

Florence A. Clark

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Secondary Analysis ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Ethnographic Study ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Occupational Engagement ◽

Related Data ◽

Adverse Health Outcomes ◽

Cord Injury

Poor sleep contributes to adverse health outcomes making it important to understand sleep in medically vulnerable populations, including those with spinal cord injury (SCI). However, little attention has been paid to circumstances specific to SCI that may negatively affect sleep, or to consequences of poor sleep in this population. The objective of this study was to examine the experience of sleep among individuals with SCI. Secondary analysis using thematic coding of qualitative data from an ethnographic study of community-dwelling adults with SCI was conducted. Sleep-related data were found in transcripts for 90% of the sample. Participants described diminished sleep duration and irregular sleep patterns. Several factors contributing to poor sleep were identified, including SCI-related circumstances and sleep environment. Participants also discussed how poor sleep affected occupational engagement. This study highlights the extent of sleep disturbance experienced after SCI and the subsequent impact on occupational performance, and provides direction for clinical practice.

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Physical activity promotion to persons with spinal cord injury by health and exercise professionals: A scoping review

Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine ◽

10.1080/10790268.2021.1977061 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-20

Author(s):

Nicole Giouridis ◽

Toni L. Williams ◽

Jennifer R. Tomasone

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Cord Injury

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Relationship of Exercise and Hospital Readmission After Spinal Cord Injury: A Secondary Analysis

American Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.5014/ajot.2022.047944 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 76 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Stephanie Kubiak ◽

Elliot Sklar

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Hospital Readmission ◽

Low Cost ◽

Hospital Readmissions ◽

Secondary Analysis ◽

Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽

The United States ◽

Exercise Participation ◽

Cord Injury

Importance: After spinal cord injury (SCI), as many as 45% of people experience at least one hospital readmission within 1 yr. Identification of feasible low-cost interventions to reduce hospital readmissions after SCI is needed. Objective: To explore whether a relationship exists between routine exercise and hospital readmission rates 1 yr after SCI. Design: We conducted a secondary analysis of data from the SCIRehab Project, a prospective cohort study. Setting: Five SCI inpatient rehabilitation facilities across the United States. Participants: Participants were people age 12 yr and older who had sustained an SCI, were admitted to a participating inpatient rehabilitation facility, completed the 12-mo postinjury interview, and reported exercising either monthly or not at all since discharge (N = 520). Outcomes and Measures: The SCIRehab Project conducted 12-mo post–inpatient rehabilitation discharge interviews. As part of the interviews, self-reported hospital readmissions and exercise frequencies since discharge (self-reported number of months, average days per week, and average minutes per day of exercise participation) were collected and analyzed. Results: A χ2 analysis determined that a significant correlation (φ = −.091, p = .038) exists between monthly exercise and hospital readmissions 1 yr postinjury. Compared with those who did not exercise, participants who exercised monthly had 8.4% fewer hospital readmissions. Conclusions and Relevance: A relationship exists between exercise and hospital readmission, but follow-up research is needed to determine whether regular exercise reduces hospital readmissions among this population. What This Article Adds: After discharge, 44% of the participants did not exercise during the first year after injury. Identifying or implementing accessible community exercise programs is an area of opportunity for occupational therapy practitioners and future researchers to explore.

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