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ArticleThe journal of spinal cord medicine2024

Self-reported effects of warm seasonal temperatures in persons with spinal cord injury.

Luis Ortiz Vasquez, Ingrid Lee, Jessica Bart, Christian R Barton, Jennifer Chui, Oriana Tascione, Nina S Kumar, Christopher M Cirnigliaro, Alex T Lombard, Steven C Kirshblum and 2 more

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Article in The journal of spinal cord medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Luis Ortiz VasquezVA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
Ingrid LeeVA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
Jessica BartVA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
Christian R BartonVA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
Jennifer ChuiDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA.
Oriana TascioneVA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
Nina S KumarVA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
Christopher M CirnigliaroVA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
Alex T LombardVA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
Steven C KirshblumKessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, New Jersey, USA.
William A BaumanVA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
John P HandrakisVA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
James J. Peters VA Medical Center · USNew York Institute of Technology · USIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · USRutgers, The State University of New Jersey · USSUNY Downstate Health Sciences University · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveSpinal cord injury (SCI) interrupts motor, sensory, and autonomic pathways, impairing mobility and increasing heat storage during warm seasonal temperatures due to compromised autonomic control of vasodilation and sweating and recognition of body temperature. Thus, persons with SCI are more vulnerable to hyperthermia and its adverse effects. However, information regarding how persons with SCI perceive warmer seasons and whether thermal discomfort during warmer seasons restricts routine activities remains anecdotal.

designCross-sectional, self-report surveys.

settingVA Medical Center and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.

participantsThree groups of 50 participants each: tetraplegia, paraplegia, and matched non-SCI controls. OUTCOME MEASURES: Tetraplegia, paraplegia, and control groups responded "yes" or "no" when asked whether warm seasonal temperatures adversely affected comfort or participation in routine activities.

resultsThe percentage of responses differed among tetraplegia, paraplegia, and control groups when asked if they required ≥20 min to cool down once overheated (44 vs. 20 vs. 12%;

conclusionWarmer seasonal temperatures had a greater negative impact on reported comfort and daily activities of persons with SCI than non-SCI controls. Those with tetraplegia were most adversely affected. Our findings warrant increasing awareness and identifying interventions to address the vulnerability of persons with SCI to hyperthermia.

Indexed as

ParaplegiaQuadriplegiaSeasonsSpinal Cord InjuriesAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHot TemperatureHumansMaleMiddle AgedSelf ReportBody temperature regulationHyperthermiaQuality of lifeSpinal cord injuriesTetraplegia

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PMID37010833
PMCPMC11044722
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