Rehabilitation - definition for research purposes.

Introduction And Objective: The Rehabilitation Definition for Research Purposes (RDRP), published in 2022 by Cochrane Rehabilitation, addresses discrepancies resulting from the multiplicity and heterogeneity of rehabilitation definitions hitherto used in the contexts of science, health, and social/legal aspects. The RDRP, based on the paradigm of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health, provides clear-cut criteria for what rehabilitation includes and excludes. The final version of the RDRP achieved brad agreement among global stakeholders.

Setting the European standards for training in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

The mission of the European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) is to the ensure a consistent and high-level education for PRM physicians across Europe. An important action to accomplish this mission is the publication and continuous update of the European Training Requirements (ETRs) for the specialty of PRM. The first version of the ETRs for PRM was issued in 2017.

Gender differences in patient experience among persons with spinal cord injury: A comparison across 22 countries.

Background: Due to the majority of males within the population of persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI), a male-oriented perception of persons with SCI might affect care provision in the way of prioritizing male needs.

Objective: The objective of this cross-sectional study is to describe the patient experience of persons with SCI by gender.

Methods: This study was based on the International Spinal Cord Injury Survey with 12,588 participants from 22 countries.

Factors associated with employment of powered wheelchair users.

Purpose: To identify correlations between demographic, health-related, environmental factors and the employment status of power wheelchair (PWC) users.

Method: We retrospectively analysed semi-structured interviews with 128 participants, their assistants or family members, and the participant's provided medical records. Participants were adult PWC users who applied for grants in purchasing a new PWC for gaining or keeping employment between 2019-2021 in Mazovian Province, Poland.

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.

Development of simple descriptions of the ICF Generic-30 Set in different languages: laying the foundation for an ICF-based clinical tool for Europe.

Background: Functioning is considered a third indicator of health and a key outcome in rehabilitation. A universal practical tool for collecting functioning information is essential. This tool would be ideally based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

Unmet healthcare needs and health inequalities in people with spinal cord injury: a direct regression inequality decomposition.

Background: Inequality in health is a prevalent and growing concern among countries where people with disabilities are disproportionately affected. Unmet healthcare needs explain a large part of the observed inequalities between and within countries; however, there are other causes, many non-modifiable, that also play a role.

Aim: This article explores the difference in health across income levels in populations with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Does stronger primary care improve access to health services for persons with spinal cord injury? Evidence from eleven European countries.

Objective: To determine the association between the strength of primary care and perceived access to follow-up care services among persons with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI).

Design: Data analysis of the International Spinal Cord Injury (InSCI) cross-sectional, community-based questionnaire survey conducted in 2017-2019. The association between the strength of primary care (Kringos .

Relationship between secondary health conditions and life satisfaction in persons with spinal cord injury: study across twenty-one countries.

Purpose: To determine the relationships between impact of secondary health conditions (SHCs), treatment of SHCs, and life satisfaction (LS) following spinal cord injury (SCI) across 21 countries. Hypotheses were as follows: (1) Persons with SCI and fewer SHCs report higher LS and (2) Persons who receive treatment for SHCs report higher LS than those who do not receive treatment.

Methods: Cross-sectional survey, including 10,499 persons with traumatic or non-traumatic SCI aged 18 years or older and living in the community.

Socioeconomic Status, the Countries' Socioeconomic Development and Mental Health: Observational Evidence for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury from 22 Countries.

Evidence on social inequalities in mental health of persons with physical impairments is limited. We therefore investigate associations of individual-level socioeconomic status (SES) and the country-level socioeconomic development (SED) with mental health in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). We analyzed data from 12,588 participants of the International SCI Community Survey from 22 countries.

Prophylaxis of occipital pressure sores in patients after elective spinal surgery in a pandemic condition.

Background: Occipital pressure sores (OPS) are complications of the use of cervical collars. Prophylaxis of OPS in patients after cervical spinal surgery (CCS) appears to be neglected.

Material And Methods: Cochrane Central, EMBASE, PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases were searched for studies on OPS after CCS.

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.

Evidence-based position paper of the UEMS PRM on the role of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) physician in the management of children and adults with spinal dysraphism.

Spinal dysraphism (SD) or spina bifida (SB) is a congenital deformity that results from embryonic neural tube closure failure during fetal development. This evidence-based position paper represents the official position of the European Union through the UEMS PRM Section. This paper aims to evaluate the role of the physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) physician and PRM practice for children and adults with spinal dysraphism.

Comparison of Life Satisfaction in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury Living in 22 Countries With Different Economic Status.

Objective: To analyze and compare life satisfaction (LS) in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) living in 22 countries participating in the International Spinal Cord Injury (InSCI) community survey. The study tested the hypothesis that there are differences in LS across InSCI countries according to the countries' economic status specified as gross domestic product per capita purchased power parity (GDP-PPP).

Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Adherence to prescriptions of therapeutic exercises in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury.

Introduction: Spinal cord injury (SCI), which disrupts motor, sensory and autonomic functions, causes significant changes in the functioning of an individual. It is believed that most of the conditions secondary to SCI, i.e.

Relationship Between Level of Economic Development, Age, and Etiology of Spinal Cord Injury: A Cross-Sectional Survey From 22 Countries.

Objective: To examine relationships between age and spinal cord injury (SCI) and cause of SCI and how this depends on economic development.

Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Setting: Community, 22 countries representing all stages of economic development.

Five years after development of the national disability, health and rehabilitation plan for Ukraine: Achievements and challenges.

In 2015, technical consultation to support development of the National Disability, Health and Rehabilitation Plan in Ukraine was carried out by the Rehabilitation Advisory Team of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Recommendations for actions and projects to improve rehabilitation services within the healthcare system in Ukraine were developed, proposed and implemented. The achieve-ments in the subsequent 5 years include establishing, training and enabling employment at health-care facilities for new rehabilitation professionals (physical and rehabilitation medicine physi-cians, physical therapists, occupational therapists), commencing implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), and increasing rehabilitation knowledge among Ukrainian communities and decision-makers.

Describing Functioning in People Living With Spinal Cord Injury Across 22 Countries: A Graphical Modeling Approach.

Objective: To provide prevalence estimates for problems in functioning of community-dwelling persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) and to examine associations between various areas of functioning with the purpose of supporting countries in identifying targets for interventions.

Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Setting: Community, 22 countries including all World Health Organization regions.

Role of diversity in assembling of rehabilitation teams in Central Europe.

Background: Multiprofessional teamwork in physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) allows achieving patient-centered goals in accordance with the assumptions of the bio-psycho-social model of functioning. Team composition and methods of collaboration depend of the specificity of goals to be achieved, as well local contextual factors. International comparative studies on rehabilitation teamwork are lacking, despite data on how teams differ between countries are crucial for the process of harmonization of PRM practice across Europe.

Compliance with prescriptions for wheelchairs, walking aids, orthotics, and pressure-relieving devices in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury.

Background: The use of adaptive equipment (AE) is the basic indication for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Inappropriate decisions concerning the use of AE imply treatment results, patient confidence, and patient and state costs. The present study is the first analysis of the causes of non-compliance conducted in Europe with the provision of AE in SCI patients using Wielandt and Strong's classification.

What do physiotherapists and physiotherapy students know about autonomic dysreflexia?

Context/objective: Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is an emergency condition typical for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Adequate health professionals' knowledge of AD is important for the effective and safe rehabilitation of persons with SCI. The purpose of the study is to assess the knowledge of AD in undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapists.