Serena Dattoli1, Mariele Colucci1, Maria Grazia Soave2, Rita De Santis3, Leandro Segaletti4, Claudia Corsi1, Marco Tofani5, Donatella Valente6, Giovanni Galeoto7. 1. Sapienya University of Rome, Rome, Italy. 2. Invacare Rome, Rome, Italy. 3. Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. 4. CPO "Gennaro di Rosa" ASL Rome, Rome, Italy. 5. Department of Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation, Bambino Gesù Hospital, Rome, Italy. 6. Department of Paediatrics and Child Neuropsychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. 7. Department of Public Health, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Compare three commercially available postural systems to determine the best for treatment of patients suffering from spinal cord injury lesion below the cervical spine. DESIGN: Outcome Research. SETTING: Ambulatory. PARTICIPANTS: Thirteen patients were recruited for this study between March 2016 and July 2016 from the Occupational Therapy clinic of "Policlinico Umberto I" hospital in Rome and Occupational Therapy of "CPO" hospital in Ostia. The patient samples consisted of eleven men (84.6%) and two women (15.4%). All the patient are suffering by SCI with a lesion below the cervical spine. INTERVENTION: We evaluate postural systems customized by three different companies. Patients tried each pelvis device for a duration of one week, after which they have been asked to fill in questionnaire concerning static stability, temperature, movement adaptability, transfers and dynamical stability during the activities of every-day life. The impact on the health status has been evaluated by means of a further questionnaire (Health Status Scale SF-12) submitted to the patients. OUTCOME MEASURES: Quality of life and daily life activities. RESULTS: The analysis of the data from the questionnaire, along with those of objective nature associated with the mapping of the pressure due to weight distribution, has allowed the selection of the most appropriate clinical solution. CONCLUSION: This study has allowed two significant conclusions: the central role of the interplay between the patient and occupational therapist in the decision role and the clear evidence that patients with spinal cord injury felt definite differences between cushion stability and were able to indicate a specific typology providing the best satisfaction.
OBJECTIVES: Compare three commercially available postural systems to determine the best for treatment of patients suffering from spinal cord injury lesion below the cervical spine. DESIGN: Outcome Research. SETTING: Ambulatory. PARTICIPANTS: Thirteen patients were recruited for this study between March 2016 and July 2016 from the Occupational Therapy clinic of "Policlinico Umberto I" hospital in Rome and Occupational Therapy of "CPO" hospital in Ostia. The patient samples consisted of eleven men (84.6%) and two women (15.4%). All the patient are suffering by SCI with a lesion below the cervical spine. INTERVENTION: We evaluate postural systems customized by three different companies. Patients tried each pelvis device for a duration of one week, after which they have been asked to fill in questionnaire concerning static stability, temperature, movement adaptability, transfers and dynamical stability during the activities of every-day life. The impact on the health status has been evaluated by means of a further questionnaire (Health Status Scale SF-12) submitted to the patients. OUTCOME MEASURES: Quality of life and daily life activities. RESULTS: The analysis of the data from the questionnaire, along with those of objective nature associated with the mapping of the pressure due to weight distribution, has allowed the selection of the most appropriate clinical solution. CONCLUSION: This study has allowed two significant conclusions: the central role of the interplay between the patient and occupational therapist in the decision role and the clear evidence that patients with spinal cord injury felt definite differences between cushion stability and were able to indicate a specific typology providing the best satisfaction.
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Keywords:
Activity daily of life; Occupational therapy; Quality of life; Rehabilitation; Spinal cord injury
Authors: K Takara; M I F A S Gaspar; N L Metring; E C L Mateus-Vasconcelos; A Cliquet; D C C Abreu Journal: Spinal Cord Date: 2010-03-30 Impact factor: 2.772