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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Spinal cord injury (SCI) research highlights persistent challenges with bowel and bladder dysfunction.
  • Global disparities in SCI outcomes are evident, particularly between high- and low-income countries.
  • Direct comparative studies on SCI outcomes across different countries are lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and compare bowel and bladder dysfunction in individuals with SCI in India and Canada.
  • To understand the differences in SCI-related functional outcomes between two distinct global settings.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory study involving 33 participants with SCI.
  • Online questionnaires assessed demographics, Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction (NBD) score, Wexner score, Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score (NBSS), and Incontinence Quality of Life (I-QOL).
  • Statistical analyses included t tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and chi-square tests for data comparison.

Main Results:

  • Canadian participants reported poorer bowel function, evidenced by higher NBD scores and less frequent bowel movements.
  • Canadian participants were more likely to experience autonomic dysreflexia symptoms during bowel movements.
  • A higher proportion of Indian participants reported dissatisfaction with bladder function, though overall bladder scores were similar.

Conclusions:

  • Significant differences in bowel dysfunction exist between Canadian and Indian individuals with SCI.
  • Variations in lifestyle, management, resources, education, and societal factors likely contribute to these disparities.
  • Further research is needed to address the global inequities in SCI care and outcomes.