A global map for traumatic spinal cord injury epidemiology: towards a living data repository for injury prevention

Cripps, Raymond; Lee, Bonsan Bonne; Wing, Peter; Weerts, Elise M.; Mackay, J R; Brown, Douglas J.

doi:10.1038/sc.2010.146

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“…7 The prevalence of NTSCI in this present study is at the lower end of the range reported for TSCI. 5 For Australia, the prevalence of TSCI reported was considerably greater, with a range of 370-681 per million. 5 It was not possible to report the prevalence by Frankel grades B and C as they were excluded from calculations in the reference paper because of insufficient numbers for credible data analysis as separate groups.…”

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“…5 For Australia, the prevalence of TSCI reported was considerably greater, with a range of 370-681 per million. 5 It was not possible to report the prevalence by Frankel grades B and C as they were excluded from calculations in the reference paper because of insufficient numbers for credible data analysis as separate groups. 15 The only other publication from Australia that reports on survival of persons with SCI 23 was not able to be used for this project because it records only survivorship at age of injury.…”

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“…4 A recent review has reported a wide range in the prevalence across different regions of the world, but with a great variation in the quality of research. 5 Spinal cord damage can result from traumatic or non-traumatic causes. Although it is reported that the incidence of non-traumatic SCI (NTSCI) in some developed countries is greater than that of traumatic SCI (TSCI), 6,7 much more research has been conducted involving TSCI.…”

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Prevalence of non-traumatic spinal cord injury in Victoria, Australia

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Study design: Forecasting using population modelling. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of non-traumatic spinal cord injury (NTSCI) on 30 June 2010. Setting: Victoria, Australia. Methods: Modelling used the following data: incidence of NTSCI based on state-wide, population-based, health-administration database of hospital admissions; state and national population profiles and life tables; levels of NTSCI based on national rehabilitation outcomes data; and life expectancy for persons with SCI. Results: The total population prevalence rate was 367.2 per million, whereas the prevalence in adults aged 16 years and older was estimated to be 2027, equivalent to a population prevalence rate of 455 per million persons. There were more males (1097) with NTSCI (prevalence rate males 197.8 per million population; females 169.1 per million population) and the prevalence was much higher among those with paraplegia (prevalence rate 269.3 per million compared to 97.8 per million with tetraplegia) and incomplete NTSCI. Ventilator dependency (prevalence rate 1.6 per million population) and paediatric NTSCI (prevalence rate 6 per million population p15 years old) were extremely rare. Conclusion: We have reported a method for calculating an estimate of the prevalence of NTSCI that provides information that will be vital to optimise health care planning for this group of highly disabled members of society. It is suggested that refinements to the modelling methods are required to enhance its reliability. Future projects should be directed at refining the mortality ratios and performing cohort survival studies. INTRODUCTIONSpinal cord injury (SCI) or damage is one of the most devastating conditions possible. It can cause a wide range of impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions, 1,2 and has an adverse impact on the social network and wider society in which the person lives. Irrespective of the cause, persons with spinal cord damage have complex acute, rehabilitation and long-term care needs that require specialist multidisciplinary expertise in order to optimise outcomes. 3 There is, however, very little literature on the prevalence of SCI. 4 A recent review has reported a wide range in the prevalence across different regions of the world, but with a great variation in the quality of research. 5 Spinal cord damage can result from traumatic or non-traumatic causes. Although it is reported that the incidence of non-traumatic SCI (NTSCI) in some developed countries is greater than that of traumatic SCI (TSCI), 6,7 much more research has been conducted involving TSCI. As the incidence rates of NTSCI are highest in older age groups, 6 it is anticipated that both the incidence and prevalence of NTSCI will increase in many countries as a result of the projected aging of their populations.As NTSCI tends to occur in persons of older age, it is associated with more comorbidities than TSCI. 8 These comorbidities, the

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“…The survival rate of TSCI patients is 30% lower than that of the total population during the same period. 1,2 Because of the rapid development of industries and the industrial economy in China, the incidence of TSCIs has rapidly increased. However, due to lack of large samples and multi-center investigations, it is difficult to obtain accurate epidemiological data regarding the details of TSCIs across the country.…”

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Analysis of the causes and types of traumatic spinal cord injury based on 561 cases in China from 2001 to 2010

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“…Researchers can use this information to establish appropriate primary prevention programs. 6 This article will focus on the importance of primary prevention and will detail etiology-specific evidence-based SCI prevention tips.…”

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Evidence-Based Practice in Primary Prevention of Spinal Cord Injury

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A spinal cord injury (SCI) not only causes paralysis, but also has long-term impact on physical and mental health. There are between 236,000 to 327,000 individuals living with the consequences of SCI in the United States, and the economic burden on the individuals sustaining the injury, their support network, and society as a whole is significant. The consequences of SCI require that health care professionals begin thinking about primary prevention. Efforts are often focused on care and cure, but evidencebased prevention should have a greater role. Primary prevention efforts can offer significant cost benefits, and efforts to change behavior and improve safety can and should be emphasized. Primary prevention can be applied to various etiologies of injury, including motor vehicle crashes, sports injuries, and firearm misuse, with a clear goal of eliminating unnecessary injury and its life-changing impact.

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A global map for traumatic spinal cord injury epidemiology: towards a living data repository for injury prevention

Cited by 287 publications

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Prevalence of non-traumatic spinal cord injury in Victoria, Australia

Prevalence of non-traumatic spinal cord injury in Victoria, Australia

Analysis of the causes and types of traumatic spinal cord injury based on 561 cases in China from 2001 to 2010

Evidence-Based Practice in Primary Prevention of Spinal Cord Injury

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