The journal of spinal cord medicine
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To describe the methodology used to conduct a scoping review of spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation service delivery in Canada, and to explain the reporting process intended to advance future service delivery. ⋯ These findings should prompt critical evaluation of current Canadian SCI rehabilitation service delivery while specifying enhancements in knowledge generation, clinical application and policy change domains likely to assist with achievement of best practices by 2020.
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Comparative Study
Walking-related outcomes for individuals with traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injury inform physical therapy practice.
To describe and compare patient demographics, inpatient lengths of stay (LOS), and walking-related functional outcomes of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) of traumatic (TSCI) and non-traumatic (NTSCI) etiologies. To contrast these features between individuals who walked from those who did not walk at discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. ⋯ Walking outcomes are comparable among individuals with NTSCI vs. TSCI admitted for specialized SCI rehabilitation. Routine use of SCIM-III mobility items for assessment of walking outcome is recommended for inpatient rehabilitation.