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Mary Ann McColl1, Shikha Gupta2, Karen Smith3
1School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada. mccollm@queensu.ca.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 7, 2017
Summary
Primary care providers play a crucial role in managing spinal cord injury (SCI). This scoping review highlights key updates in SCI management for family physicians, focusing on prevention and updated treatment guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Spinal cord injury (SCI) management in primary care.
- Health promotion and prevention strategies for individuals with SCI.
Background:
- Primary care providers are essential for addressing lifestyle issues and chronic challenges in individuals with SCI.
- A need exists for up-to-date evidence to support family physicians in SCI health promotion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the latest evidence in the management of spinal cord injury (SCI) within a primary care setting.
- To assist family physicians in their role of promoting health for people with SCI.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review methodology was employed.
- Peer-reviewed journal articles and clinical guidelines published between January 2012 and June 2016 were surveyed.
- A prevention framework identified primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary prevention issues.
Main Results:
- 153 articles were identified across 20 distinct topics related to SCI management.
- Significant updates in SCI primary care management were observed in 8 of the 20 topics.
- Key areas of change include neuropathic pain and urinary tract infection management, cancer screening, wound care, and dietary fiber recommendations.
Conclusions:
- Family physicians require current information on SCI management, particularly concerning prevention and updated treatment protocols.
- The 'Actionable Nuggets' tool (3rd edition) incorporates these evidence-based changes to support best practices in primary care for SCI.
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