Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Psycho-emotional Support in Acute Spinal Cord Injury. ESPELMA Project
Lead Sponsor:
Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
Fundació La Marató de TV3
Conditions:
Spinal Cord Injury, Acute
Professional-Patient Relations
Eligibility:
All Genders
15+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purposes of the ESPELMA project are twofold: 1) To increase acute spinal cord injury patients' satisfaction with treatment while hospitalization and 2) To increase mastery among rehabilitation pro...
Detailed Description
Background: Acute spinal cord injury leaves patients severely impaired and consequently, generates high levels of psychological distress among them and their families. This psychological distress can ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria for patients are:
- To be 15 years old or older.
- To be admitted to the SCI Unit and suffering from ASCI, regardless of neurological level cervical, thoracic, lumbar or sacral) or ASIA classification (A, B, C or D).
- Exclusion criteria for patients are:
- Etiology of the injury as an acute non-traumatic SCI.
- Age younger than 15 years old and 3) Traumatic Brain Injury hampering comprehension during assessments.
- One relative or main caregiver per patient is assessed.
- Finally, all SCI Unit staff (rehabilitative doctors, nurses, assistant nurses, physiotherapists, physical activity instructors, the occupational therapist, social workers and hospital attendants)is also assessed.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01889940
Start Date
February 1 2012
End Date
February 1 2015
Last Update
June 16 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, 08035