ArticleThe journal of spinal cord medicine2019
Lack of knowledge and training are the major obstacles in application of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM) in China.
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- Translation and validation of the Chinese version of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM III) Self-Report.Spinal cord · 2021Article
- Sound psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure Self-Report.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2021Article
- Is admission to an SCI specialized rehabilitation facility associated with better functional outcomes? Analysis of data from the Thai Spinal Cord Injury Registry.Spinal cord · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate the use of functional outcome measurements after spinal cord injury (SCI) in current clinical practice and to explore the knowledge about the Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM) among SCI physicians in China, and to find facilitators for a broader utilization of SCIM.
designA survey-based study.
settingSCI workshops at Peking University.
participants125 Chinese SCI physicians attending annual workshops in two consecutive years.
interventionsNot applicable. OUTCOME MEASURES: A questionnaire was administered. The following items were included: whether functional outcome measurement for SCI individuals was performed and with which assessment tool(s); what items should be included in the assessment; whether they knew about the SCIM, its latest version, the Chinese translation, and if so from what source; the possible reasons why SCIM was not implemented in clinical practice; and whether training before using the SCIM was needed, and the training method preferred.
resultsAmong these physicians, 84.8% performed functional outcome measurement for individuals with SCI, but only 29.6% of attendees were aware of the SCIM and 20.8% had used it. Lack of training was the major reason why SCIM was not used in clinical practice. Furthermore, 74.4% of the physicians felt they needed formal training before using the SCIM.
conclusionThe use of SCIM is limited in clinical practice in China, which is mainly attributed to lack of knowledge and training. Formal training on the use of the SCIM is essential for its dissemination and will improve functional SCI outcome measurement in China.
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