P Dorsett1, T Geraghty. 1. School of Human Services, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. p.dorsett@griffith.edu.au
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Longitudinal panel design over 10 years. OBJECTIVES: To describe the health outcomes for people with spinal cord injury and identify how indicators of health change over time. SETTING: Queensland, Australia. METHODS: A structured interview consisting of measures of perceived health, medical service utilization, hospitalization and pressure sore occurrence was administered on six occasions over 10 years after discharge from the hospital following the initial rehabilitation episode. RESULTS: The majority of respondents were relatively healthy over the course of the 10-year study and required minimal medical interventions or hospitalization. There was however a group of up to 20% of respondents who required extensive medical intervention, including hospitalization and pressure sore management. CONCLUSION: The findings have significant implications for health-care policy and strategic planning for the ongoing management of spinal cord injury. A biopsychosocial approach combining patient education, cognitive behavioral interventions, screening and treatment for affective disorders and environmental interventions is recommended to facilitate optimal health outcomes for people with spinal cord injury over the long term.
STUDY DESIGN: Longitudinal panel design over 10 years. OBJECTIVES: To describe the health outcomes for people with spinal cord injury and identify how indicators of health change over time. SETTING: Queensland, Australia. METHODS: A structured interview consisting of measures of perceived health, medical service utilization, hospitalization and pressure sore occurrence was administered on six occasions over 10 years after discharge from the hospital following the initial rehabilitation episode. RESULTS: The majority of respondents were relatively healthy over the course of the 10-year study and required minimal medical interventions or hospitalization. There was however a group of up to 20% of respondents who required extensive medical intervention, including hospitalization and pressure sore management. CONCLUSION: The findings have significant implications for health-care policy and strategic planning for the ongoing management of spinal cord injury. A biopsychosocial approach combining patient education, cognitive behavioral interventions, screening and treatment for affective disorders and environmental interventions is recommended to facilitate optimal health outcomes for people with spinal cord injury over the long term.
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Authors: Mike Carlson; Cheryl L P Vigen; Salah Rubayi; Erna Imperatore Blanche; Jeanine Blanchard; Michal Atkins; Barbara Bates-Jensen; Susan L Garber; Elizabeth A Pyatak; Jesus Diaz; Lucia I Florindez; Joel W Hay; Trudy Mallinson; Jennifer B Unger; Stanley Paul Azen; Michael Scott; Alison Cogan; Florence Clark Journal: J Spinal Cord Med Date: 2017-04-17 Impact factor: 1.985
Authors: Florence Clark; Elizabeth A Pyatak; Mike Carlson; Erna Imperatore Blanche; Cheryl Vigen; Joel Hay; Trudy Mallinson; Jeanine Blanchard; Jennifer B Unger; Susan L Garber; Jesus Diaz; Lucia I Florindez; Michal Atkins; Salah Rubayi; Stanley Paul Azen Journal: Clin Trials Date: 2014-02-26 Impact factor: 2.486