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

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delena Amsters ◽  
Sarita Schuurs ◽  
Kiley Pershouse ◽  
Bettina Power ◽  
Yvonne Harestad ◽  
...  
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.

scholarly journals Highlighting gaps in spinal cord injury research in activity-based interventions for the upper extremity: A scoping review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Namrata Grampurohit ◽  
Alison Bell ◽  
Susan Duff ◽  
MJ Mulcahey ◽  
Christina Calhoun Thielen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Neurological Disorders ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
English Language ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Stroke Research ◽  
Cord Injury

BACKGROUND: Upper extremity activity-based therapy for neurologic disorders employs high-intensity, high repetition functional training to exploit neuroplasticity and improve function. Research focused on high-intensity upper extremity activity-based therapy for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) is limited. OBJECTIVE: To summarize high-intensity activity-based interventions used in neurological disorders for their current or potential application to SCI. METHODS: The scoping review included articles from MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, and OTseeker with the criteria: non-invasive activity-based interventions delivered atleast three times/week for two weeks, upper extremity functional outcomes, 13 years or older, English language, and neurological disorders three months post onset/injury. RESULTS: The search yielded 172 studies. There were seven studies with SCI, all in adults. Activity-based interventions in SCI included task-specific training and gaming, with and without electrical stimulation, and a robotic exoskeleton. The other populations found in the review included studies in stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. Thirty-four different interventions were reported in other populations. In comparison to the extensive stroke research, work in SCI was not found for high-intensity interventions using virtual reality, brain stimulation, rehabilitation devices, and applications to the home and telerehab settings. CONCLUSION: The results highlight critical gaps within upper extremity high-intensity activity-based research in SCI.

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

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

scholarly journals Using a Case Report of a Patient With Spinal Cord Injury to Illustrate the Application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health During Multidisciplinary Patient Management

2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (7) ◽  
pp. 1039-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Rauch ◽  
Reuben Escorpizo ◽  
Daniel L. Riddle ◽  
Inge Eriks-Hoogland ◽  
Gerold Stucki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Patient Management ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Cord Injury

Background and PurposePhysical therapists require a comprehensive assessment of a patient's functioning status to address multiple problems in patients with severe conditions. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is the universally accepted conceptual model for the description of functioning. Documentation tools have been developed based on ICF Core Sets to be used in multidisciplinary rehabilitation management and specifically by physical therapists. The purposes of this case report are: (1) to apply ICF-based documentation tools to the care of a patient with spinal cord injury and (2) to illustrate the use of ICF-based documentation tools during multidisciplinary patient management.Case DescriptionThe patient was a 22-year-old man with tetraplegia (C2 level) who was 5 months postinjury. The report describes the integration of the ICF-based documentation tools into the patient's examination, evaluation, prognosis, diagnosis, and intervention while he participated in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for 2 months.OutcomesThe patient's comprehensive functioning status at the beginning of the program, the rehabilitation goals, the intervention plan, and his improvements in functioning following rehabilitation and the according goal achievement were illustrated with physical therapy–specific and multidisciplinary ICF-based documentation tools.DiscussionThis case report illustrates how the ICF-based documentation template for physical therapists summarizes all relevant information to aid the physical therapist's patient management and how ICF-based documentation tools for multidisciplinary care complement one another and thus can be used to enhance multidisciplinary patient management. In addition, the ICF assists in clarifying clinician roles as part of a multidisciplinary team. The case report demonstrates that the ICF can be a viable framework both for physical therapy and multidisciplinary management and for clinical documentation.

scholarly journals Application of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in individuals with spinal cord injury

2011 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 513-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janaina Vall ◽  
Carlos Mauricio de Castro Costa ◽  
Laura França Pereira ◽  
Tatiane Temmy Friesen
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Attitudes ◽  
International Classification ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The City

After spinal cord injury is common functionality is affected. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the functionality of patients with spinal cord injury. METHOD: Cross-sectional study by means of the International Classification of Functionality (ICF). 109 adults with spinal cord injury in the city of Curitiba, Brazil were evaluated. RESULTS: The categories most compromised in body were intestines and bladder, sexuality, energy, sleep, emotion and weight. In the domain activities and participation, there was greater difficulty in tasks of bathing, toilet and dressing, self care and leisure. In the domain environmental factors, the categories classified as facilitators were: medications, orthoses and wheelchair, attitude of family, transport, social foresight and health services. The categories classified as barriers were: attitude of authorities, social attitudes, education and work. CONCLUSION: The application of the ICF in persons with spinal cord injury demonstrated a series of disabilities and limitations.

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