International spinal cord injury pulmonary function basic data set.

Objectives: To develop the International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Pulmonary Function Basic Data Set within the framework of the International SCI Data Sets in order to facilitate consistent collection and reporting of basic bronchopulmonary findings in the SCI population.

Setting: International.

Methods: The SCI Pulmonary Function Data Set was developed by an international working group.

International standards to document remaining autonomic function after spinal cord injury.

Study Design: Experts opinions consensus.

Objective: To develop a common strategy to document remaining autonomic neurologic function following spinal cord injury (SCI).

Background And Rationale: The impact of a specific SCI on a person's neurologic function is generally described through use of the International Standards for the Neurological Classification of SCI.

International bowel function basic spinal cord injury data set.

Study Design: International expert working group.

Objective: To develop an International Bowel Function Basic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Data Set presenting a standardized format for the collection and reporting of a minimal amount of information on bowel function in daily practice or in research.

Setting: Working group consisting of members appointed by the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) and the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS).