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ArticleSpinal cord2018

Quality of life in the subacute period following a cervical traumatic spinal cord injury based on the initial severity of the injury: a prospective cohort study.

Andréane Richard-Denis, Cynthia Thompson, Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong

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Article in Spinal cord, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT04316195 unknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2020, after this paper: background citation

Electromyographic Evaluation of the Bulbocavernosus Reflex After Acute Spinal Cord Injury: a New Prognostic Concept

Typeobservational_patient_registrySponsorAndréane Richard-DenisRan2020 to 2021Enrolled20ConditionsBulbocavernosus Reflex, Spinal Cord InjuriesArmsAssessment of the bulbocavernosus reflex
NCT06333886 active not recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Using a Point-of-care Electrophysiological Method to Study the Impact of Neuro-sacral Function on Recovery After Acute Spinal Cord Injuries

TypeobservationalSponsorCentre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de MontrealRan2024 to 2028Enrolled450ConditionsSpinal Cord Injuries, Neurogenic Bowel, Neurogenic Bladder DysfunctionArmsSacral electromyography
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Andréane Richard-DenisHôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, 5400 Gouin Boul. West, Montreal, QC, H4J 1C5, Canada. andreane.rdenis@gmail.com.
Cynthia ThompsonFaculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Pavillon Roger-Gaudry, S-749, C.P. 6128, succ. Centre-ville, Montreal, QC, H3C 3J7, Canada.
Jean-Marc Mac-ThiongHôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, 5400 Gouin Boul. West, Montreal, QC, H4J 1C5, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

STUDY

designProspective cohort study.

objectivesTo evaluate the relationship between quality of life (QOL) after a traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) and acute predictors, with a particular emphasis on the initial severity of the neurological injury. Secondarily, to compare the QOL after a TSCI with the general population.

settingA single Level-1 SCI-trauma centre.

methodsA cohort of 119 individuals admitted after a cervical TSCI between April 2010 and September 2016 was studied. QOL was assessed using the SF-36v2 questionnaire 6-12 months following the injury, and compared to the general population. The relationship between the initial severity of the neurological injury and the SF-36 summary scores was assessed using linear multivariable regression analyses.

resultsIndividuals sustaining less severe neurological injury (grade D) exhibited higher PCS than individuals with grades A, B or C injury. Individuals with initial grade A injury showed increased MCS than individuals with incomplete grade B, C or D injury, with 42.9% scoring higher than the general population. The initial grade was significantly associated with chronic PCS and MCS.

conclusionsThe initial severity of the neurological injury after a cervical TSCI may be used to estimate QOL in the subacute period following the injury. Individuals with complete tetraplegia may report good mental QOL despite severe physical impairment. Our findings could help clinicians to determine realistic expectations for patients in terms of QOL, and optimize the rehabilitation plan based on the initial evaluation after a TSCI.

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Quality of LifeAdultAgedCervical CordFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexSpinal Cord InjuriesTime Factors

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PMID29970920

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