Spinal Cord Injury Veterans: Disability Benefits, Outcomes, and Health Care Utilization Patterns

Abstract

The primary aim of the study is to compare the impact of having additional financial resources provided to service-connected SCI Veterans with non-service connected SCI-Veterans who do not have these additional financial resources. The goals achieved during Year 1, have been the preparation of the research team and Community Advisory Board to implement the study procedures. Study preparation included the following achievements: 1) obtaining approvals from local (Kessler) and VA Institutional Review Boards as well as HRPO approval; 2) WOC status for Kessler Foundation staff at the VANJHCS; 3) preparation of data collection instruments for Phase I (chart review); and 4) preparing data management systems (i.e., RedCap and NVivo) for data collection. In Phase I, we will conduct a standardized chart abstraction of demographics, veteran history, health, healthcare and disability benefits data on 30 SCI Veterans (15 SCI Veterans - VANJHCS and 15 SCI Veterans - Kessler). The chart review will help prepare and supplement data (e.g., development of semi-structured interviews and focus group questions) gathered in subsequent phases of the study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1019346

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  • Denise Fyffe

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  • Biomedical Research
  • Data Management
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Local Governments
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Patient Care
  • Professional Development
  • Quality Of Life
  • Rehabilitation
  • Therapy

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  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.