Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with spinal cord injury: Mental health and use of telehealth.

Adam Mesa Mark GrasdalSarah LeongNikolaus A DeanArshdeep MarwahaAmanda LeeMichael J BergerAndrea BundonAndrei V Krassioukov

Published in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2022)

Telehealth use during COVID-19 has more than doubled. It is generally well regarded by respondents, although only a fourth of the SCI population has reported its use. With this in mind, it is important to understand the barriers to further adoption. In addition, higher rates of probable depression were seen than those estimated by pre-pandemic studies in other countries.

Keyphrases

mental health
sars cov
coronavirus disease
spinal cord injury
depressive symptoms
electronic health record
mental illness
case control
sleep quality
physical activity