Is admission to an SCI specialized rehabilitation facility associated with better functional outcomes? Analysis of data from the Thai Spinal Cord Injury Registry

Pattanakuhar, Sintip; Kammuang-Lue, Pratchayapon; Kovindha, Apichana; Komaratat, Napasakorn; Mahachai, Rungarun; Chotiyarnwong, Chayaporn

doi:10.1038/s41393-019-0267-3

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“…32 However, there are very limited numbers of hospitals/facilities providing SCI specialized rehabilitation services by specialized multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams in these three countries; two hospitals in Indonesia, 10 one hospital in Malaysia, 9 and only one in Thailand. 32…”

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“…Interestingly, a study from the United State found a statistically significant correlation between acquired UTIs and lower Functional Independence Measure motor scores on admission, gain, and discharge in traumatic SCI rehabilitation 31 . Independence in performing activities depends not only on SCI’s level and severity but also on early access to an inpatient postacute SCI rehabilitation program by SCI specialized rehabilitation teams 32 . A recent study in Thailand confirmed that admission for inpatient postacute rehabilitation to an SCI specialized rehabilitation facility is a predictive factor of better outcomes 32 .…”

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“…Independence in performing activities depends not only on SCI’s level and severity but also on early access to an inpatient postacute SCI rehabilitation program by SCI specialized rehabilitation teams 32 . A recent study in Thailand confirmed that admission for inpatient postacute rehabilitation to an SCI specialized rehabilitation facility is a predictive factor of better outcomes 32 . However, there are very limited numbers of hospitals/facilities providing SCI specialized rehabilitation services by specialized multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams in these three countries; two hospitals in Indonesia, 10 one hospital in Malaysia, 9 and only one in Thailand 32 …”

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Impacts of Bladder Managements and Urinary Complications on Quality of Life: Cross-sectional perspectives of persons with spinal cord injury living in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand

Pattanakuhar

Ahmedy

Setiono

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Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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Background: The impact of bladder care and urinary complications on quality of life in persons with spinal cord injury who have neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction has not been elucidated, especially in those living in low-resource countries. Methods: This multinational cross-sectional survey was conducted in rehabilitation facilities in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Communitydwelling adults with traumatic or nontraumatic spinal cord injury participating in the International Spinal Cord Injury Community Survey from 2017 to 2018 were enrolled. Data regarding bladder management/care, presence of bladder dysfunction, urinary tract infection, and quality of life score were extracted from the International Spinal Cord Injury Community Survey questionnaire. The impact of bladder care and urinary complications on quality of life was determined using univariable and multivariable regression analysis. Results: Questionnaires from 770 adults were recruited for analysis. After adjusting for all demographic and spinal cord injury-related data, secondary conditions, as well as activity and participation factors, urinary tract infection was an independent negative predictive factor of quality of life score (P = 0.007, unstandardized coefficients = −4.563, multivariable linear regression analysis, enter method). Conclusions: Among bladder care and urinary complication factors, urinary tract infection is the only factor negatively impacting quality of life. These results address the importance of proper bladder management and urinary tract infection prevention in persons with spinal cord injury to improve their quality of life.

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Impacts of Bladder Managements and Urinary Complications on Quality of Life: Cross-sectional perspectives of persons with spinal cord injury living in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand

Pattanakuhar

Ahmedy

Setiono

et al. 2022

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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“…This retrospective cohort study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. The authors reviewed all medical record of individuals with SCI who were admitted between September 2010 to September 2020 in the Rehabilitation Ward, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai hospital, Thailand, which is an SCI-specialized rehabilitation facility [5].…”

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Minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and minimal detectable change (MDC) of Spinal Cord Ability Ruler (SCAR)

Chaidaroon,

Phinyo,

Pattanakuhar

et al. 2023

Spinal Cord

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Objectives: To nd minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and minimal detectable change (MDC) of Spinal Cord Ability Ruler (SCAR) in Thai participants with spinal cord injury (SCI) Study Design: Retrospective cohort study Setting: Rehabilitation ward at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital Methods: Data of individuals with SCI who were not diagnosed with central cord syndrome and were admitted for the rst time of rehabilitation were analyzed. Upper extremities motor score, self-care and mobility items of Spinal Cord Independence Measure version III were collected and used to calculate SCAR difference between data on date of admission and discharge. MCID and MDC were calculated by distribution-based method and categorized for each subgroup according to SCI characteristics.

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“…Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to impairments in several body structures and functions, limitations in daily life activities, and restrictions in participation in social life [ 1 , 2 ]. The SCI rehabilitation of those individuals from acute care to community life leads to an increase in their functional level [ 3 ]. Assessments of functional outcomes are an integral part of SCI rehabilitation.…”

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Reliability of the Nepali Version of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure Self-Report

Khatri

Prasertsukdee

Suttiwong

2022

Rehabilitation Research and Practice

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A self-report measure is considered a practical alternative tool for longitudinal monitoring and for community models of disability. Spinal Cord Independence Measure Self-Report (SCIM-SR) was developed to measure the functional independence of the spinal cord injury (SCI) population. For the application of this questionnaire in Nepali setting, the cross-cultural adaptation and reliability of the Nepali version of the SCIM-SR were also warranted. The aim of the study was to cross-culturally adapt the Nepali version of the SCIM-SR and determine its reliability. The English version of the SCIM-SR was translated into the Nepali language with cross-cultural adaptations following the Beaton guidelines. A total of 45 community-dwelling individuals with SCI administered the Nepali version of the SCIM-SR two times, with an interval of one week. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Cronbach’s alpha (α) were used to assess the test-retest reliability and internal consistency, respectively. Cross-cultural equivalence was achieved between the English version and the Nepali version of the SCIM-SR. The test-retest reliability was excellent, with ICCs for the total score 0.968 (95% confidence interval 0.941–0.982), self-care subscale 0.964 (0.934–0.980), respiration and sphincter management subscale 0.941 (0.893–0.968), and mobility subscale 0.966 (0.938–0.981). The internal consistency reached an acceptable range for the total score and most of the subscales except for those of respiration and sphincter management. Cronbach’s α coefficients for the total score, self-care subscale, respiration and sphincter management subscale, and mobility subscale were 0.801, 0.959, 0.506, and 0.838, respectively. The Nepali version of the SCIM-SR was cross-culturally adapted and can be used as a reliable self-report instrument to assess functional independence among the community-dwelling SCI population in Nepal.

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Is admission to an SCI specialized rehabilitation facility associated with better functional outcomes? Analysis of data from the Thai Spinal Cord Injury Registry

Cited by 12 publications

References 33 publications

Impacts of Bladder Managements and Urinary Complications on Quality of Life: Cross-sectional perspectives of persons with spinal cord injury living in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand

Impacts of Bladder Managements and Urinary Complications on Quality of Life: Cross-sectional perspectives of persons with spinal cord injury living in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand

Minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and minimal detectable change (MDC) of Spinal Cord Ability Ruler (SCAR)

Reliability of the Nepali Version of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure Self-Report

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