Validation of the Spinal Cord Injury Secondary Conditions Scale (SCI-SCS): Comparing self-reports with clinician ratings obtained during routine annual follow-up appointments in a specialized SCI center.

A study published in the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine evaluated the validity of the Spinal Cord Injury Secondary Conditions Scale (SCI-SCS) by comparing patient self-reports with clinician assessments conducted during routine annual follow-up visits at a specialized SCI center. The research aimed to determine how well patient-reported outcomes align with clinical ratings for secondary conditions following spinal cord injury. Findings from this validation work have implications for how PT and rehabilitation professionals monitor and address secondary complications in the SCI population.

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