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An international expert group developed the Spinal Cord Injury Psychological Functioning Basic Data Set (PSYCHBDS) to standardize psychological assessments in SCI/D care. This data set focuses on anxiety and depression, improving rehabilitation and research.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Clinical Data Standards

Background:

  • Psychological functioning is crucial in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation.
  • Standardized data collection is needed to effectively assess and manage psychological well-being in SCI patients.
  • Existing measures for psychological assessment in SCI lack universal standardization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an International Spinal Cord Injury Psychological Functioning Basic Data Set (PSYCHBDS).
  • To standardize the collection of essential psychological data for individuals with SCI.
  • To facilitate consistent assessment of psychological factors in SCI rehabilitation and research.

Main Methods:

  • A consensus exercise involving an international working group was conducted.
  • A narrative review of measures used by SCI rehabilitation psychologists and reported in the literature was performed.
  • The process included online meetings, email communications, and extensive review and feedback from international SCI organizations.

Main Results:

  • The PSYCHBDS was developed, focusing on anxiety and depressed mood.
  • The data set includes the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) 2-item versions.
  • It comprises six standard and three optional data elements, including scores for PHQ-2, PHQ-9, GAD-2, and GAD-7, alongside other relevant clinical information.

Conclusions:

  • An international consensus was reached on a standardized data set for psychological factors in SCI.
  • The PSYCHBDS is recommended for routine use in SCI/D rehabilitation settings.
  • Implementation of the PSYCHBDS is expected to enhance the quality of psychological care and research in SCI.