Preventive Care in Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders: Examples of Research and Implementation

Frances M. Weaver; Sherri L. LaVela

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2007.03.002

Preventive Care in Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders: Examples of Research and Implementation

Frances M. Weaver^*, Sherri L. LaVela

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Abstract

Individuals with disabilities are less likely to receive preventive care services than those in the general population. Prevention is very important in persons with spinal cord injuries and disorders for both common conditions such as respiratory infections and for conditions common in spinal cord disorders such as neurogenic bowel, because these individuals are at increased risk for negative outcomes. Clinical practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for patient care. However, dissemination of guidelines is not sufficient to increase use of recommended care. Implementation research has identified strategies to increase use of evidence-based care and subsequently improve patient outcomes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	297-316
Number of pages	20
Journal	Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
Volume	18
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2007.03.002
State	Published - May 2007

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This work was supported by the Spinal Cord Injury Quality Enhancement Research Initiative, Research Coordinating Center, Hines VA Hospital.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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