Application of Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ASIA) in China:Survey of Literature / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#Objective To investigate the application of Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ASIA) in China.MethodsThe articles were retrieved in CNKI website (www.cnki.net),full-text Chinese journal database using the following parameterssearching words"spinal cord injury" and "ASIA",publication time1979-2006.Results164 articles were harvested,and 140 relevant papers of them were selected for analysis.ConclusionASIA Classification is widely used in China(Mainland).Constructive suggestions for the modification of this Classification were accumulated,while delayed use and misuse of it were found in some studies.