Even with Attendant Care, Some People with SCI Report Occasionally Spending All Day in Bed or All Night in Their Wheelchair
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
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Study Identifies Risk Factors for Suicidal Ideation After Spinal Cord Injury
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Informal Peer Support May Have Benefits for both Experienced and Newly Injured People with Spinal Cord Injury
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among people with spinal cord injury: A descriptive study
This article in Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation describes the self-reported impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). In interviews with more than 350 adults with traumatic SCI, the authors found that the COVID-19 pandemic had multiple negative impacts. Of particular importance were reduced access to healthcare and declines in quality and stability of attendant care, with greater reliance on family.
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A Virtual, Group-Based Exercise Platform May Help People with Spinal Cord Injury Increase Their Physical Activity
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
For People with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, Relationships and Social Supports May be Linked to Life Satisfaction
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Access limitations and level of psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in a geographically-limited sample of individuals with spinal cord injury
This journal article describes a study to assess changes in access and psychological status during the COVID-19 pandemic in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). A survey of 51 participants found increased levels of psychological distress related to decreased access to goods and services in individuals with SCI due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NIDILRR Social Isolation and Loneliness Webinar Series
In 2021, NIDILRR hosted a national series on research related to social isolation and loneliness for people with disabilities.
October 2021: Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many People with SCI May Turn to Complementary and Integrative Healthcare to Manage Their Health and Wellness, but May Need More Information About These Options
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Self-Paced Web-Based Transfer Training Shows Promise to Help Wheelchair Users Improve Transfer Techniques
A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).