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Challenging questions regarding the international standards
Ryan Solinsky1,2, Steven C Kirshblum1,2
1a Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation West Orange, New Jersey , USA.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
|August 19, 2017
Summary
This study clarifies challenging aspects of the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI). Understanding its history and decision-making aids spinal cord injury professionals in critical analysis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Medical Classification Systems
Background:
- The International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) is a critical tool for assessing neurological deficits.
- Understanding the ISNCSCI's development and rationale is essential for accurate application.
- Previous literature has not fully detailed the historical context and decision-making behind specific ISNCSCI rules.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address frequently asked questions regarding the ISNCSCI.
- To provide historical perspectives on the ISNCSCI's evolution.
- To enhance spinal cord injury professionals' understanding and critical analysis of the classification system.
Main Methods:
- Collection of frequently asked questions directed to the ISNCSCI.
- Comprehensive review of existing literature.
- Personal communications with members and Chairs of the International Standards committee.
Main Results:
- Detailed explanations for nine common questions about the ISNCSCI are presented.
- The background and decision processes for challenging classification rules are elucidated.
- Historical context for the development of specific ISNCSCI criteria is provided.
Conclusions:
- The ISNCSCI, while complex, can be better understood through historical context.
- This explanation empowers SCI professionals to critically analyze and apply the ISNCSCI more effectively.
- A deeper understanding of the ISNCSCI classification system is achievable through this historical review.