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Review
. 2014 Sep;52(9):652-7.
doi: 10.1038/sc.2014.87. Epub 2014 Jun 3.

International spinal cord injury upper extremity basic data set

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International spinal cord injury upper extremity basic data set

F Biering-Sørensen et al. Spinal Cord. 2014 Sep.

Abstract

Objective: To develop an International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Upper Extremity Basic Data Set as part of the International SCI Data Sets, which facilitates consistent collection and reporting of basic upper extremity findings in the SCI population.

Setting: International.

Methods: A first draft of a SCI Upper Extremity Data Set was developed by an international working group. This was reviewed by many different organisations, societies and individuals over several months. A final version was created.

Variables: The final version of the International SCI Upper Extremity Data Set contains variables related to basic hand-upper extremity function, use of assistive devices, SCI-related complications to upper extremity function and upper extremity/hand reconstructive surgery. Instructions for data collection and the data collection form are freely available on the ISCoS website (www.iscos.org.uk).

Conclusion: The International SCI Upper Extremity Basic Data Set will facilitate consistent collection and reporting of basic upper extremity findings in the SCI population.

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