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The impacts of the model SCI system: historical perspective.

David S Tulsky1

  • 1Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation, West Orange, New Jersey 07901, USA. dtulsky@kmrrec.org

The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
|December 17, 2002
PubMed
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The Model Spinal Cord Injury System (MSCIS) program, established in 1970, has significantly improved spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation services and advanced SCI research. This overview highlights MSCIS

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Area of Science:

  • Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation
  • Disability Research
  • Health Services Delivery

Background:

  • The Model Spinal Cord Injury System (MSCIS) program, initiated in 1970, has positively impacted individuals with disabilities.
  • MSCIS is recognized for advancing SCI rehabilitation science and practice.
  • Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research in 5-year cycles, with 16 SCI programs funded as model systems in the 2000-2005 cycle.

Observation:

  • The MSCIS program has been instrumental in enhancing service delivery for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
  • The program has established itself as a leader in SCI rehabilitation.
  • A national, multicenter data collection effort is a key component of the MSCIS program.

Findings:

  • The series will detail the impact of MSCIS since its beginning.

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  • It will review the effects of the national data collection on the SCI field.
  • The series will also examine current research objectives and forecast their future impact.

    • Implications:

    • The MSCIS program's historical contributions and ongoing research are crucial for advancing SCI medicine.
    • The program's data collection efforts provide valuable insights for improving SCI care.
    • Future research within the MSCIS framework is expected to further enhance SCI rehabilitation outcomes.