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 language | English |
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Journal | Spinal Cord |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 596-9 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 1362-4393 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2011 |
ID: 34055537