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ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2023

Activity-Based Therapy for Mobility, Function and Quality of Life after Spinal Cord Injuries-A Mixed-Methods Case Series.

Camila Quel de Oliveira, Anita Bundy, James W Middleton, Kathryn Refshauge, Kris Rogers, Glen M Davis

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Article in Journal of clinical medicine, 2023. 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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6 authors.

Camila Quel de OliveiraSydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-3991-0699
Anita BundySydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
James W MiddletonJohn Walsh Center for Rehabilitation Research, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District and Sydney Medical School Northern, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
Kathryn RefshaugeSydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
Kris RogersGraduate School of Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5497-4298
Glen M DavisSydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6241-3757

Funding

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia Not applicable
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

(1) Background: Despite inconclusive evidence on the benefits of activity-based therapies (ABTs) in people with spinal cord injuries, implementation has occurred in clinics worldwide in response to consumers' requests. We explored the clinical changes and participants' perceptions from engaging in an ABT program in the community. (2) Methods: This mixed-methods study involved a pragmatic observational multiple-baseline design and an evaluation of participants' perceptions. Fifteen participants were included. Outcome measures were balance in sitting using the Seated Reach Distance test, mobility using the Modified Rivermead Mobility Index and quality of life using the Quality of Life Index SCI version pre- and post-participation in an ABT community-based program. Linear mixed models and logistic regressions were used to analyse the effects of intervention. Semi-structured interviews explored participants' perceptions using inductive thematic analysis. (3) Results: There was an increase of 9% in the standardised reach distance (95% CI 2-16) for sitting balance, 1.33 points (95% CI: 0.81-1.85) in mobility and 1.9 points (0.17-2.1) in quality of life. Two themes emerged from the interviews: (1) reduced impact of disability and an increased sense of life as before, and (2) the program was superior to usual rehabilitation. No adverse events related to the intervention were observed. (4) Conclusion: ABT delivered in the community improved clinical outcomes in people with a chronic SCI. High levels of satisfaction with the program were reported.

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activity-based therapiesexercisephysical activityrecoveryrehabilitationspinal cord injuries

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PMID38137657
PMCPMC10743935

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