Abstract: Objective To develop the International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Endocrine and Metabolic Function Basic Data Set within the framework of the International SCI Data Sets that would facilitate consistent collection and reporting of basic endocrine and metabolic findings in the SCI population. Methods The International SCI Endocrine and Metabolic Function Data Set was developed by a working group. The initial data set document was revised on the basis of suggestions from members of the Executive Committee of the International SCI Standards and Data Sets, the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) Executive and Scientific Committees, American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Board, other interested organizations and societies, and individual reviewers. In addition, the data set was posted for 2 months on ISCoS and ASIA websites for comments. Results The final International SCI Endocrine and Metabolic Function Data Set contains questions on the endocrine and metabolic conditions diagnosed before and after spinal cord injury. If available, information collected before injury is to be obtained only once, whereas information after injury may be collected at any time. Conclusion By studying and using the International Spinal Cord Injury Endocrine and Metabolic Function Basic Data Set, it is helpful for the consistency of the collection of information of endocrine and metabolic function of patients with spinal cord injury in our country, it will make it possible to evaluate and compare results from various published studies of endocrine and metabolic dysfunction.

Key words: spinal cord injury, rehabilitation, Endocrine and Metabolic Function Basic Data Set, diabetes, osteoporosis