Triangle of Healthy Caregiving for Spinal Cord Injured Veterans
Abstract
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is among the most devastating and disabling medical conditions affecting wounded members of the military. Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (VA) is the single largest SCI healthcare provider in the nation. In spite of the presence of a caregiver, accessing SCI specialty care may be further challenged with development of complexities evident in chronic SCI, the effects of aging, transportation costs, or the distance to the VA hospital or outpatient services, therefore, methods to facilitate improved access are very crucial. VA virtual health services use technology and health informatics to provide Veterans with better access and more effective care management. The VANJHCS SCI healthcare team (HCT) has successfully implemented Veteran-centered care for the SCI/D population that views Veterans and their caregivers as one system that works in partnership with the HCT. Through this partnership described as The Triangle of Healthy Caregiving, the HCT incorporates the use of virtual care technologies in their delivery of primary care and specialty services directly to the Veteran and/or caregiver based on clinical needs which have been identified. The proposed project will qualitatively assess SCI Veterans, their caregivers and VA healthcare teams perspectives and experiences in the Triangle of Healthy Caregiving for SCI Veterans to determine the benefits, challenges and outcomes for everyone involved in the intervention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1064660
Entities
People
- Carol Gibson-gill
Organizations
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs