Introduction on Measuring Spinal Cord Injury

For measuring spinal cord injury (SCI), different outcome measures are available. These can be categorized into clinician-reported, patient-reported, observer-reported, or performance-based outcome measures. Regardless of their category, outcome measures should link within the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health framework. Many efforts serve to highlight peculiarities of people living with SCI according to “Body Function and Structures, Activity and Participation, and Personal and Environmental Factors.” International researchers already provided different core set for SCI people in the early post-acute phase for a long-term context. Differences are described. Internationally, researchers and clinicians are going to promote evidence-based recommendations for measuring SCI. Specific projects for rehabilitation and other specifics for the SCI population are presented.