Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: Spinal ANP’s in the National Rehabilitation have noted an expediential increase in calls from patients, families and healthcare professionals re accessing spinal cord injury/dysfunction (SCI/D) specific care in acute/ longstay hospitals. Areas include autonomic dysreflexia (AD), neurogenic bladder/bowel and skin care. Because SCI/D is relatively rare in the general population, many healthcare professionals may not have experience managing individuals with these disorders, leading to significant secondary complications. These complications are wide ranging and can be a major cause of morbidity in the SCI/D population. This poster is a introduction to care of a spinal cord injured individual in acute or primary care. Aim: Increase awareness regarding the specific care of a spinal cord injured individual. The incidence of spinal cord injury / dysfunction is low in comparison to other chronic illness in Ireland, yet the cost on the individual, their family and the HSE from inadequate care is considerable.
Authors: Siobhan O'Driscoll, Paula Keane
Institution: National Rehabilitation Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Spinal Cord Injury Research
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,839
OpenAlex ID: W4409337797