Accessory respiratory muscles performance among people with spinal cord injury while singing songs with different musical parameters.

People with spinal cord injury (SCI) experience respiratory dysfunctions which include hypersecretions, bronchospasm, and respiratory muscles weakness. Singing therapy has been implemented as part of respiratory muscle training (RMT) to improve their muscle strength. Singing different types and genres of songs may elicit specific recruitment of respiratory muscles, attributed to the variation of the songs' characteristics including tempo, pitch, and rhythmic complexity.

Postural effects on blood pressure, intraocular pressure, and ocular perfusion pressure in patients with spinal cord injury.

Background: Reduced ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) from hypotension and consistent OPP variability due to blood pressure (BP) fluctuations are predisposing factors for glaucoma. Low resting BP and orthostatic hypotension (OH) in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients may increase the risk of glaucoma post-injury. This study investigated BP, intraocular pressure (IOP), and OPP changes between supine and sitting positions in SCI and normal individuals.

What are the effects of information provision for stroke survivors and their caregivers? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.

Background: Stroke can lead to permanent and severe disability. Provision of information to stroke survivors and their carers could help them cope with consequences of stroke and aware of secondary prevention.

Objective: The aim of this Cochrane review was to assess the effects of active or passive information provision for stroke survivors or their carers.

Association Between Health Service Systems and Pressure Injury Problems of Individuals With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand: A Cross-sectional Study.

Objective: The aim of the study is to determine whether a health service system is an independent influencing factor of having pressure injury problems in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury living in three countries.

Design: This is a cross-sectional study.

Methods: Data from the International Spinal Cord Injury Community Survey were analyzed.

Upper Extremity Functional Status in Patients with Chronic Tetraplegia in Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.

Background: Persons with tetraplegia rank improved upper extremity (UE) function as the most important rehabilitation outcome because it allows them greater independence in activities of daily living (ADL). The aim of this study was to describe UE status in patients with tetraplegia using the International Spinal Cord Injury Upper Extremity Basic Data Set version 1.1 (ISCI-UE 1.

Bladder Drainage Options For People With Spinal Cord Injury: A Mini-Review.

Neurogenic bladder is one of the negative consequences following a spinal cord injury (SCI). SCI patients who have neurogenic bladder depend on alternative methods to drain urine from their bladder. These include indwelling catheters, reflex voiding , suprapubic tapping and intermittent catheterisation.

Health System's Role in Facilitating Health Service Access among Persons with Spinal Cord Injury across 22 Countries.

(1) Background: Despite efforts to improve access to health services, between- and within-country access inequalities remain, especially for individuals with complex disabling conditions like spinal cord injury (SCI). Persons with SCI require regular multidisciplinary follow-up care yet experience more access barriers than the general population. This study examines health system characteristics associated with access among persons with SCI across 22 countries.

Respiratory muscle training: a bibliometric analysis of 60 years' multidisciplinary journey.

Background: Over the decades, many publications have established respiratory muscle training (RMT) as an effective way in improving respiratory dysfunction in multiple populations. The aim of the paper is to determine the trend of research and multidisciplinary collaboration in publications related to RMT over the last 6 decades. The authors also sought to chart the advancement of RMT among people with spinal cord injury (SCI) over the last 60 years.

How effective is alternating pressure (active) air surfaces for preventing pressure ulcers? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.

Background: Pressure ulcers may develop in people with impaired mobility, sensation, or cognition. Alternating pressure (active) air beds, overlays and mattresses are commonly used to prevent pressure ulcers.

Objective: This Cochrane Review aimed to determine the effects of alternating pressure (active) air beds, overlays or mattresses compared with any support surface in preventing pressure ulcers.

Advancing Academic Capacity in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine to Strengthen Rehabilitation in Health Systems Worldwide: A Joint Effort by the European Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Association of Academic Physiatrists, and the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

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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.

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. Community-dwelling adults with traumatic or nontraumatic spinal cord injury participating in the International Spinal Cord Injury Community Survey from 2017 to 2018 were enrolled.

Healthcare service utilization patterns and patient experience in persons with spinal cord injury: a comparison across 22 countries.

Background: Persons with spinal cord injury frequently visit numerous clinical settings. Such all-around experience of the system may serve as a comprehensive experience indicator. This study compared the patient experience of persons with chronic SCI in relation to healthcare service utilization patterns in 22 countries, hypothesizing that primary-care oriented patterns would offer a better experience.

Does pharmacological treatment of depression in people with a primary brain tumour bring any benefits? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.

Background: Persons with primary brain tumour can suffer from depression. Depression may hinder rehabilitation intervention leading to further deterioration of patient's health and functioning.

Objective: The Cochrane Review aimed to assess the effectiveness and adverse effects of pharmacological treatment of depression in people with a primary brain tumour.

Clinical effectiveness and components of Home-pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic respiratory diseases: a systematic review protocol.

Introduction: Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are common and disabling conditions that can result in social isolation and economic hardship for patients and their families. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) improves functional exercise capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) but practical barriers to attending centre-based sessions or the need for infection control limits accessibility. Home-PR offers a potential solution that may improve access.

The effect of higher versus lower protein delivery in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: The optimal protein dose in critical illness is unknown. We aim to conduct a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the effect of higher versus lower protein delivery (with similar energy delivery between groups) on clinical and patient-centered outcomes in critically ill patients.

Methods: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL and CINAHL from database inception through April 1, 2021.

Initial development and validation of a novel nutrition risk, sarcopenia, and frailty assessment tool in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients: The NUTRIC-SF score.

Background: Nutrition risk, sarcopenia, and frailty are interrelated. They may be due to suboptimal or prevented by optimal nutrition intake. The combination of nutrition risk (modified nutrition risk in the critically ill [mNUTRIC]), sarcopenia (SARC-F combined with calf circumference [SARC-CALF]), and frailty (clinical frailty scale [CFS]) in a single score may better predict adverse outcomes and prioritize resources for optimal nutrition in the intensive care unit (ICU) METHODS: This is a retrospective analysis of a single-center prospective observational study that enrolled mechanically ventilated adults with expected ≥96 h of ICU stay.

Cochrane Rehabilitation: 2020 annual report.

During its fourth year of existence, Cochrane Rehabilitation went on to promote evidence-informed health decision-making in rehabilitation. In 2020, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has made it necessary to alter priorities. In these challenging times, Cochrane Rehabilitation has firstly changed its internal organisation and established a new relevant project in line with pandemic needs: the REH-COVER (Rehabilitation - COVID-19 evidence-based response) action.

Evidence-Based Medicine Training in United States-Based Physiatry Residency Programs.

Although the physiatric community increasingly embraces evidence-based medicine (EBM), the current state of EBM training for trainees in physiatry is unclear. The purposes of this article are to report the results of the Association of Academic Physiatrists' surveys of physiatry residency programs in the United States, to discuss the implications of their findings, and to better delineate the "baseline" upon which sound and clear recommendations for systematic EBM training can be made. The two Association of Academic Physiatrists surveys of US physiatry residency programs reveal that most survey respondents report that they include EBM training in their programs that covers the five recommended steps of EBM core competencies.

The impact of a pressure ulcer prevention educational program based on the health belief model for persons with spinal cord injury.

Study Design: Pre- and post- trial.

Objectives: To determine the changes of health belief levels after a pressure ulcer (PrU) prevention educational program based on the Health Belief Model (HBM).

Setting: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Centre, Malaysia.

Factors affecting adherence to behaviours appropriate for the prevention of pressure injuries in people with spinal cord injury from Malaysia: a qualitative study.

Study Design: Focus group qualitative study.

Objectives: To explore factors affecting adherence to behaviours appropriate for the prevention of pressure injuries (PIs) in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Malaysia.

Setting: University Hospital, Malaysia METHODS: Four sets of focus group interviews were conducted, each with 5-10 participants, totalling 30 people with SCI.

Functional Outcomes in Spinal Tuberculosis: A Review of the Literature.

Spinal tuberculosis often leads to neurological deficit and subsequent deterioration in functional outcomes. This review assesses the recent evidence on functional outcomes in spinal tuberculosis, highlighting functional recovery, assessment tools for functional measures, and associative factors for functional recovery. Using PubMed, a literature search was done using the terms "spinal tuberculosis," "tuberculous spondylitis," "tuberculous spondylodiscitis," and "functional outcome" for original articles published between January 2010 and December 2019.