spinal cord injury spinal cord lesion
Conditions
Interventions
All subjects, in the intervention and control group, will receive the regular
rehabilitation program and an added standardized educational module concerning
general aspects of the respiratory functi
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. recent Spinal Cord Injury 2. neurological classification: Thoracic 12 or above, ASIA A-D 3. decreased pulmonary function: FEV1
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. progressive disease 2. psychiatric condition interfering with constructive participation 3. insufficient comprehension of the Dutch language 4. ventilator dependent 5. medically instable
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary function, cough capacity and respiratory muscle force and endurance. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Respiratory complications and patient functioning | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed