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Timothy Lavis1, Lance L Goetz1
1Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Service, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock, Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, USA; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University, 4th Floor, 1223 E Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298, USA.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
|November 25, 2018
Summary
Veterans with spinal cord injuries face lifelong health risks but can prevent many complications through specialized care. The Veterans Health Administration offers annual evaluations at 24 centers nationwide for SCI management.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to lifelong secondary health complications.
- Comorbidity risk varies with injury severity and individual characteristics.
- Preventive medical care can mitigate many SCI-related complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of specialized care for veterans with spinal cord injuries.
- To inform about the Veterans Health Administration's SCI&D System of Care.
- To emphasize the availability of annual evaluations for SCI veterans.
Main Methods:
- The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) SCI&D System of Care provides evaluations.
- Annual evaluations are conducted at 24 designated SCI&D Veterans Administration Centers.
- Care is delivered by interdisciplinary teams specializing in SCI.
Main Results:
- Veterans with SCI are at lifelong risk for preventable complications.
- The VHA SCI&D system offers comprehensive evaluations to registered individuals.
- Specialized care is accessible nationwide through the VHA network.
Conclusions:
- Regular medical evaluations are crucial for managing SCI comorbidities.
- The VHA SCI&D System of Care facilitates specialized, interdisciplinary management for veterans.
- Proactive care within the VHA system can significantly improve health outcomes for SCI veterans.
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