Modification and Interpretation of ASIA 2011

VernacularTitle:脊髓损伤神经学分类国际标准(ASIA 2011 版)最新修订及标准解读
Author: Fangyong WANG ; Jianjun LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: ASIA scale, version 2011, modification, interpretation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(8):797-800
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To discuss the modification of the ASIA scale (version 2011) and the significance for clinical practice. Methods Through comparing the newest English version of ASIA scale to the previous version, we tried to find the difference between them and interpret the possible influence on clinical practice. Results The study found that there were 15 modifications found after comparing the two versions of scales. Some modifications were just descriptive, some were for emphasis, and the others were fundamental modification. Conclusion The ASIA Committee makes prudent modification according to the advice of the doctors worldwide in the past ten years to make scale more applicable for clinical practice. The modification will influence the neurological examination of spinal cord injuries in clinical practice and relative research