Epidemiology of traumatic spinal cord injuries in Colombia.

Yalisma Andrea GiraldoJosé Luis CastroMaria A Tovar-SánchezAnnora Ai-Wei KumarSara G Pacichana-QuinayázFrancisco Javier Bonilla-Escobar

Published in: Spinal cord series and cases (2021)

This is the first cohort study in Colombia describing the incidence and AIS grades of individuals with TSCI from a trauma referral center. Interpersonal violence was overrepresented in this population. Future research should include the evaluation of prevention strategies, as well as research on interventions towards quality improvement in patient care and post-discharge services especially for individuals with AIS grade A.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
quality improvement
spinal cord injury
primary care
risk factors
mental health
healthcare
physical activity
patient safety
neuropathic pain
trauma patients