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Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of the patient with a SCI begins during the acute treatment phase. As the patient's condition improves, a more extensive rehabilitation program is often begun.
The success of rehabilitation depends on many variables, including the following:
- Level and severity of the SCI
- Type and degree of resulting impairments and disabilities
- Overall health of the patient
- Family support
It is important to focus on maximizing the patient's capabilities at home and in the community. Positive reinforcement helps recovery by improving self-esteem and promoting independence.
The goal of SCI rehabilitation is to help the patient return to the highest level of function and independence possible, while improving the overall quality of life - physically, emotionally, and socially.
Areas covered in spinal cord injury rehabilitation programs may include:
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Self-care skills, including activities of daily living (ADLs) |
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Feeding, grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting, and sexual functioning |
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Physical care |
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Support of heart and lung function, nutritional needs, and skin care |
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Mobility skills |
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Walking, transfers, and self-propelling a wheelchair |
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Respiratory care |
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Ventilator care, if needed; breathing treatments and exercises to promote lung function |
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Communication skills |
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Speech, writing, and alternative methods of communication |
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Socialization skills |
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Interacting with others at home and within the community |
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Vocational training |
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Work-related skills |
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Pain and muscle spasticity (increased muscle tone) management |
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Medications and alternative methods of managing pain and spasticity |
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Psychological counseling |
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Identifying problems and solutions for thinking, behavioral, and emotional issues |
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Family support |
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Assistance with adapting to lifestyle changes, financial concerns, and discharge planning |
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Education |
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Patient and family education and training about SCI, home care needs, and adaptive techniques |
Clinical Trials
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Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.