Perspectives on Recovery and Interventions to Restore Function Across the First Year of Spinal Cord Injury
Abstract
The present study will focus on needs of Veterans who have experienced spinal cord injury (SCI), as well as needs of those Veterans caregivers, during the first year of injury as they attempt to reintegrate into the community. This study will compare the experiences of Veterans and their caregivers with those of civilians to identify treatment and policy needs that are shared and different, which may lead to more successful rehabilitation and community reintegration. Aim #1 To study how people with newly-acquired SCI define and experience recovery and how that experience shapes priorities and interest in treatment options and clinical trials that may restore function and improve reintegration. Aim #2 To study experiences of family and other support systems of people with SCI as they navigate resources for treatment options and clinical trials that may restore function and improve reintegration of their loved one. As of June 30, 2020, 8 civilians with SCI and 8 of their support persons have been enrolled and have completed the first interview and almost half of them have completed their second interview. Due to COVID-19 research restrictions, no Veterans have been enrolled yet. Currently, 22 of the planned 90 civilian interviews have been conducted and are being coded/analyzed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1114996
Entities
People
- Kimberly Anderson
Organizations
- Case Western Reserve University