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Denise C Fyffe^1,2, Joyce Williams³, Paul Tobin⁴

¹Kessler Foundation, Spinal Cord Injury/Outcomes and Assessment Research Center, West Orange, NJ, United States.

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|October 8, 2019

Summary

This study examines how service-connected status impacts health, function, and quality of life for veterans with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Findings will inform support services for veterans with SCI.

Keywords:

health care spinal cord injuries veterans

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Medicine
Veterans Health
Quality of Life Research

Background:

Over 42,000 veterans live with spinal cord injury (SCI), a significant combat-related disability.
Service-connected disability compensation from the Veterans Benefits Administration is crucial for veterans with SCI to afford resources and maintain quality of life.
Limited understanding exists regarding the health, functional, and quality of life outcomes for veterans with SCI based on their service-connected status.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare health and functional outcomes, healthcare provider choice, and quality of life for veterans with SCI based on their service-connected status within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system.
To investigate the associations between service-connected status and the experiences of veterans with SCI and their caregivers.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional qualitative study employing retrospective chart reviews, semistructured interviews, and focus groups.
Purposeful sampling to recruit veterans with SCI, family caregivers, and SCI healthcare providers.
Data collection conducted at the Veterans Administration New Jersey Healthcare System and the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System.

Main Results:

The study is funded and has obtained Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval at both participating sites.
Enrollment and data collection for initial phases are complete, involving 69 veterans, 18 caregivers, and 19 clinicians.
Data analysis is ongoing, with follow-up focus groups scheduled for phase 5, and final results anticipated by the end of 2019.

Conclusions:

The factors influencing veterans' decisions to seek or not seek VA disability compensation for SCI are not well understood.
Integrating data from multiple sources will enable the development of clinical guidelines, caregiver training, and patient education programs.
This research aims to improve support and outcomes for veterans living with SCI.