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SynthesisSpinal cord2022

Epidemiology of spinal cord injury in China: A systematic review of the chinese and english literature.

Chuandong Chen, Xu Qiao, Wei Liu, Christine Fekete, Jan D Reinhardt

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Spinal cord, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers.

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24 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Chuandong ChenInstitute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction, Sichuan University, Sichuan, Chengdu, China.
Xu QiaoInstitute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction, Sichuan University, Sichuan, Chengdu, China.
Wei LiuInstitute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction, Sichuan University, Sichuan, Chengdu, China.
Christine FeketeSwiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-3753-3017
Jan D ReinhardtInstitute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction, Sichuan University, Sichuan, Chengdu, China. reinhardt@scu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0001-7250-6906

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

STUDY

designSystematic review.

objectivesWe aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the English and Chinese literature reporting epidemiological data on spinal cord injury (SCI) in China.

methods3 English and 3 Chinese language electronic databases were searched from the earliest record to 15 March 2020. Sociodemographic characteristics, incidence rates, etiology and lesion characteristics, in-hospital mortality, and secondary health conditions and complications were extracted from included reports.

resultsA total of 51 studies were included, 32 in the Chinese language. Forty-seven studies were based on hospital records. Mean age of incident cases ranged from 34 to 55 years and male-to-female ratios ranged from 0.35:1 to 15.3:1. SCI incidence varied from 14.6 to 60.6 per million. Thirty-five studies reported only on traumatic SCI with traffic accidents, high falls, low falls and being hit by objects being the most common causes. Specific causes for non-traumatic SCI were poorly reported. Proportions with tetraplegia and complete injury ranged from 37.4% to 82.0% and 14.1% to 73.9%, respectively. Reported in-hospital mortality attributed to SCI varied from 1.1% to 18.4%. Leading cause of in-hospital mortality for acute SCI was respiratory problems; respiratory problems, urinary tract infections and pressure sores were the most common complications.

conclusionEpidemiological data on SCI in China are only available for a limited number of provinces and mostly outdated. Updated data on incidence with accurate geographical information and etiology across all Chinese provinces are needed for targeted implementation of preventive strategies. Research on community outcomes needs to be developed in China.

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Spinal Cord InjuriesAccidents, TrafficAdultChinaFemaleHumansIncidenceLanguageMaleMiddle Aged

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PMID35778501

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