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Spinal cord testing: development of a screening tool.

M Segatore1, M Villenueve

  • 1Department of Nursing, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
|February 1, 1988
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Nurses developed a screening tool for acute spinal cord injury (SCI) patients to standardize assessment of muscle strength, sensation, and function. This tool aids in comprehensive care and rehabilitation for SCI survivors.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Effective management of acute spinal cord injury (SCI) necessitates consistent patient assessment.
  • The Acute Spinal Cord Injury Program at Sunnybrook Medical Centre has a 13-year history of treating over 950 patients.
  • Standardized tools are crucial for evaluating SCI patient progress.

Observation:

  • Nurses at Sunnybrook Medical Centre developed a specialized screening tool for SCI patients.
  • The tool systematically assesses specific muscle groups and dermatomes.
  • It includes a method for quantifying muscle power and evaluating vital capacity, bowel, and bladder function.

Findings:

  • The developed screening tool provides a structured approach to SCI patient evaluation.

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  • It standardizes the assessment of neurological deficits and functional status.
  • The tool facilitates consistent data collection for care and rehabilitation planning.

    • Implications:

    • Implementation of this tool can enhance the quality of care for acute spinal cord injury patients.
    • Standardized assessment may lead to improved rehabilitation outcomes.
    • This nursing-led initiative demonstrates the value of tailored assessment tools in specialized care settings.