Standardization of data analysis and reporting of results from the International Spinal Cord Injury Core Data Set

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Objectives:The objective of this study was to provide guidelines for reporting results using the International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Core Data Set.Setting:International.Methods:A committee was created on request of the chair of the Executive Committee for the International SCI Data Set committees. The committee developed a draft consisting of set of recommendations, which were then reviewed and approved by the entire Executive Committee.Results:Age at injury is recommended as reported by the mean, s.d., median and range. When grouped, 15-year increments are recommended as follows: 0-15, 16-30, 31-45, 46-60, 61-75 and 76+ years. For pediatric SCI, 0-5, 6-12, 13-15, 16-21 years are recommended. Time since injury should be reported by mean, s.d., median and range. The following intervals are recommended:
Original languageEnglish
JournalSpinal Cord
Volume49
Issue number5
Pages (from-to)596-9
Number of pages4
ISSN1362-4393
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2011

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