Mirela Bodea

Dr. Mirela Bodea


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 February 2025 in NeuroSci
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CLCamelia Florentina Lascu
Camelia Florentina Lascu
DPDaiana Popa
Daiana Popa
CBCamelia Liana Buhaș
Camelia Liana Buhaș
FVFlorica Voita-Mekeres
Florica Voita-Mekeres
FPFlorina Ligia Popa
Florina Ligia Popa
CHCălin Tudor Hozan
Călin Tudor Hozan
This study investigates employment rates and their determinants among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Romania using data from the Romanian National Spinal Cord Injury Survey (RO-InSCI), part of the International Spinal Cord Injury (InSCI) Community Survey. The cross-sectional study included 215 adults with traumatic or non-traumatic SCI living in the community. Participants were recruited through rehabilitation hospitals and patient organizations. Employment status, demographic characteristics, and injury-related factors were assessed. The observed employment rate was 25.35%, with a 39.45% employment gap compared to the general population. Barriers to employment included health status, disability, inadequate transport, and insufficient access to infrastructure, particularly for those with traumatic SCI. Vocational rehabilitation participation was low (18.7%), despite a strong desire to return to work (82% for traumatic SCI, 61.1% for non-traumatic SCI). Before injury, participants were primarily employed in elementary occupations, with higher rates among those with paraplegia. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, inclusive labor market policies, and improved accessibility to vocational rehabilitation to support workforce reintegration and address the specific needs of individuals with SCI in Romania.

15 November 2025 in Medicina
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AGAnamaria Gherle
Anamaria Gherle
Carmen Delia Nistor CseppentoCarmen Delia Nistor Cseppento
Carmen Delia Nistor Cseppento
LLLiviu Lazar
Liviu Lazar
ȘDȘtefania Deac
Ștefania Deac
MBMirela Bodea
Mirela Bodea
MCMariana Lidia Cevei
Mariana Lidia Cevei
Background and Objectives: Spinal cord lesion is a severe disorder of the central nervous system, leading to partial or complete interruption of nerve impulse transmission between the brain and the periphery and causing severe neurological and functional deficits. Conventional rehabilitation offers limited outcomes, while robotic gait training (Lokomat®) and Vojta Therapy have shown benefits individually. Evidence on their combined effect remains scarce. To evaluate the combined effect of Vojta Therapy and Lokomat-assisted gait training on motor recovery, functional independence, and quality of life in SCL patients. Materials and Methods: A retrospective clinical study was conducted on 205 patients with traumatic and non-traumatic SCL. Patients were allocated to four groups: (F)—conventional rehabilitation; (V)—conventional + Vojta; (L)—conventional + Lokomat; (VL)—conventional + Vojta + Lokomat. Assessments included the ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS), ASIA motor/sensory scores, spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale, MAS), functional independence (Functional Independence Measure, FIM), and health-related quality of life (EQ-5D), performed at admission and discharge. Statistical analyses comprised paired t-tests, Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, chi-square tests, Kruskal–Wallis with Dunn’s post hoc corrections, and linear regression. Results: The most frequent lesion levels were C7 (21%) and L1 (20%). All groups showed improvement in FIM scores, with the greatest gains in the VL group (from 79.25 to 84.79, p < 0.05). Post hoc analysis confirmed significantly higher FIM outcomes in VL compared with L. Regression analysis identified the ASIA motor score as the strongest predictor of functional independence (β = 0.76, p < 0.001), with VL group membership adding +10.3 points (p = 0.004). EQ-5D indicated persistent deficits in mobility and self-care, especially in VL patients, consistent with higher lesion severity. Conclusions: Combining Vojta Therapy with Lokomat training provides additional functional benefits compared with Lokomat or Vojta alone. Multimodal individualized rehabilitation appears promising for patients with spinal cord lesions. Prospective randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up are warranted.