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View article: An online self-management program for spinal cord injury: a pilot randomised controlled trial of the SCI&U peer health coaching intervention
An online self-management program for spinal cord injury: a pilot randomised controlled trial of the SCI&U peer health coaching intervention Open
Background: The spinal cord injury and you (SCI&U) intervention aims to improve self-management skills for persons living with SCI using a web-based, peer health-coaching model. This study assessed the feasibility of conducting a future de…
View article: Is the Level of Consent to a National Research Registry Associated With Patient Outcomes After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury? A Population-Based Study From the Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry
Is the Level of Consent to a National Research Registry Associated With Patient Outcomes After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury? A Population-Based Study From the Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry Open
Objective We examined the impact of consenting to the Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry on outcomes: acute length of stay, in-hospital mortality, medical complications (pressure injuries and pneumonia), and the final discharge destin…
View article: Participants’ perspectives of “NeuroSask: Active and Connect”—a virtual chronic disease management program for individuals with a neurological condition
Participants’ perspectives of “NeuroSask: Active and Connect”—a virtual chronic disease management program for individuals with a neurological condition Open
Introduction Neurological conditions account from more than half of Canadians requiring chronic care. Both physical activity and the development of a self-management skillset are critical components supporting individuals with chronic heal…
View article: Experiences of social isolation and loneliness amongst persons with mobility-limiting chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.
Experiences of social isolation and loneliness amongst persons with mobility-limiting chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study. Open
Study Design: Interpretive descriptive qualitative study Objective: To explore experiences of social isolation and loneliness (SIL) amongst persons with mobility-limiting chronic conditions and how they may have changed with public health …
View article: The influence of primary and subsequent limb amputation on the overall rate of limb amputation in Saskatchewan, Canada, 2006–2019: a population-based study
The influence of primary and subsequent limb amputation on the overall rate of limb amputation in Saskatchewan, Canada, 2006–2019: a population-based study Open
Background Understanding trends in limb amputation (LA) can provide insight into the prevention and optimization of health care delivery. We examine the influence of primary (first report) and subsequent (multiple reports) limb amputation …
View article: Conception and development of Self-Management indicators to advance the quality of spinal cord injury rehabilitation: SCI-High Project
Conception and development of Self-Management indicators to advance the quality of spinal cord injury rehabilitation: SCI-High Project Open
Context Although self-management is linked to reduced secondary health complications (SHCs) and enhanced overall quality of life post-spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D), it is poorly integrated into the current rehabilitation process. P…
View article: Development of community participation indicators to advance the quality of spinal cord injury rehabilitation: SCI-High Project
Development of community participation indicators to advance the quality of spinal cord injury rehabilitation: SCI-High Project Open
The proposed indicators have the potential to inform whether inpatient rehabilitation for persons with SCI/D can improve self-efficacy and lead to high levels of community participation post-rehabilitation discharge.
View article: Development of employment indicators to advance the quality of spinal cord injury rehabilitation care: SCI-High Project
Development of employment indicators to advance the quality of spinal cord injury rehabilitation care: SCI-High Project Open
This framework of Employment indicators intends to support the RTW needs of persons with SCI/D by ensuring that rehabilitation professionals provide opportunities to explore RTW within the first 18 months after rehab admission. Increased e…
View article: Incidence and trends of limb amputation in first nations and general population in Saskatchewan, 2006–2019
Incidence and trends of limb amputation in first nations and general population in Saskatchewan, 2006–2019 Open
Background There is conflicting evidence whether limb amputation (LA) disproportionately affects indigenous populations. To better understand this disparity, we compared the LA incidence rate between First Nations persons registered under …
View article: Ipsilesional motor cortex activation with high-force unimanual handgrip contractions of the less-affected limb in participants with stroke
Ipsilesional motor cortex activation with high-force unimanual handgrip contractions of the less-affected limb in participants with stroke Open
Stroke is a leading cause of severe disability that often presents with unilateral motor impairment. Conventional rehabilitation approaches focus on motor practice of the affected limb and aim to suppress brain activity in the contralesion…
View article: The Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry 2010–2019: A Decade of Facilitating Clinical Research Througha Nationwide, Pan-NeuromuscularDisease Registry
The Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry 2010–2019: A Decade of Facilitating Clinical Research Througha Nationwide, Pan-NeuromuscularDisease Registry Open
We report the recruitment activities and outcomes of a multi-disease neuromuscular patient registry in Canada. The Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry (CNDR) registers individuals across Canada with a confirmed diagnosis of a neuromusc…
View article: A Focus Group– and Patient-Driven Study to Understand Patients’ and Health Care Providers’ Perspectives on Services for People with Amputation
A Focus Group– and Patient-Driven Study to Understand Patients’ and Health Care Providers’ Perspectives on Services for People with Amputation Open
Purpose: This study investigates patients’ and health care providers’ perspectives on the services provided for people with amputation in Saskatoon. Method: We used a qualitative approach, following the Delphi method. A patient-oriented re…
View article: In-Hospital Mortality for the Elderly with Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
In-Hospital Mortality for the Elderly with Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Open
As the incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) in the elderly rises, clinicians are increasingly faced with difficult discussions regarding aggressiveness of management, likelihood of recovery, and survival. Our objective was to o…
View article: Web-Based Health Coaching for Spinal Cord Injury: Results From a Mixed Methods Feasibility Evaluation
Web-Based Health Coaching for Spinal Cord Injury: Results From a Mixed Methods Feasibility Evaluation Open
Background Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at high risk of experiencing secondary conditions like pressure injuries. Self-management programs may reduce the risk of complications, but traditional programs have proven to be in…
View article: A Scoping Review of Self-Management Interventions Following Spinal Cord Injury
A Scoping Review of Self-Management Interventions Following Spinal Cord Injury Open
Objective: To conduct a scoping review to identify what components of self-management are embedded in self-management interventions for spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: In accordance with the approach and stages outlined by Arksey and O'…
View article: Web-Based Health Coaching for Spinal Cord Injury: Results From a Mixed Methods Feasibility Evaluation (Preprint)
Web-Based Health Coaching for Spinal Cord Injury: Results From a Mixed Methods Feasibility Evaluation (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at high risk of experiencing secondary conditions like pressure injuries. Self-management programs may reduce the risk of complications, but traditional programs have proven to be i…
View article: Provincial Differences in the Diagnosis and Care of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Provincial Differences in the Diagnosis and Care of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Open
Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive motor neuron disease resulting in muscle weakness, dysarthria and dysphagia, and ultimately respiratory failure leading to death. Half of the ALS patients survive less than 3…
View article: Walking Stability During Normal Walking and Its Association with Slip Intensity Among Individuals with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Walking Stability During Normal Walking and Its Association with Slip Intensity Among Individuals with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Open
Background Ambulatory individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) experience frequent falls suggesting impairments in their balance control. Individuals with iSCI are more stable during normal walking as compared to able‐bodied (…
View article: Participatory Design of an Online Self-Management Tool for Users With Spinal Cord Injury: Qualitative Study
Participatory Design of an Online Self-Management Tool for Users With Spinal Cord Injury: Qualitative Study Open
A PD process engaging users as codesigners, codevelopers, and informants can be used to identify design concerns and prototype online solutions to promote self-management after SCI. Future work will assess the usability of the collectively…
View article: Abstracts and Workshops 7th National Spinal Cord Injury Conference November 9 – 11, 2017 Fallsview Casino Resort Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Abstracts and Workshops 7th National Spinal Cord Injury Conference November 9 – 11, 2017 Fallsview Casino Resort Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Open
First Place Award Submission - CA147Category: Clinical ApplicationManagement of obesity after spinal cord injury: a systematic reviewMir Hatef Shojaei1, Mohammad Alavinia1, B. Catharine Craven1,21N...
View article: Predicting rehabilitation length of stay in Canada: It’s not just about impairment
Predicting rehabilitation length of stay in Canada: It’s not just about impairment Open
Based on the enclosed formula, and knowledge of an individual's age at injury, spinal cord impairment (level and severity), prior Vent/ETT, presence of an indwelling bladder catheter, and LEMS at admission, administrators and clinicians ma…
View article: Using the theoretical domains framework to guide the development of a self-management program for individuals with spinal cord injury: Results from a national stakeholder advisory group
Using the theoretical domains framework to guide the development of a self-management program for individuals with spinal cord injury: Results from a national stakeholder advisory group Open
The current study provides complementary results to our previous series of studies on the implementation considerations for the development of a targeted self-management program for individuals with SCI by emphasizing the health care profe…
View article: Health Conditions: Effect on Function, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Life Satisfaction After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. A Prospective Observational Registry Cohort Study
Health Conditions: Effect on Function, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Life Satisfaction After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. A Prospective Observational Registry Cohort Study Open
Complex interactions and enduring effects of health conditions after SCI have a negative effect on function, HRQoL, and life satisfaction. Modeling relations among these types of concepts will inform clinicians how to positively effect out…
View article: Forecasting Financial Resources for Future Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Care Using Simulation Modeling
Forecasting Financial Resources for Future Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Care Using Simulation Modeling Open
Survivors of traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) have intense healthcare needs during acute and rehabilitation care and often through the rest of life. To prepare for a growing and aging population, simulation modeling was used to forecast…
View article: Does Specialized Inpatient Rehabilitation Affect Whether or Not People with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Return Home?
Does Specialized Inpatient Rehabilitation Affect Whether or Not People with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Return Home? Open
Return to living at home is an important patient-reported outcome following traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI). Specialized inpatient rehabilitation assists such patients in maximizing function and independence. Our project aim was to des…
View article: Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Care in Canada: A Survey of Canadian Centers
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Care in Canada: A Survey of Canadian Centers Open
Specialized centers of care for persons sustaining a traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) have been established in many countries, but the ideal system of care has not been defined. The objective of this study was to describe care delivery,…