"Physiatrists’ Professional Opinions of Secondary Complications after Spinal Cord Injury" by Noel A. Ysasi

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Physiatrists’ Professional Opinions of Secondary Complications after Spinal Cord Injury

Journal of Life Care Planning (2016)

Noel A. Ysasi, University of Kentucky
Irmo Marini, University of Texas
Bradley McDaniels, University of Kentucky
Roy Chen, University of Texas
Lisa R. Dunkley, University of Kentucky
Shelby Kerwin, University of Kentucky

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Abstract

The professional opinions of physiatrists were collected to ascertain the likelihood of occurrence, frequency of hospitalization, and treatment required as a direct result of 13 secondary complications (SCs) of two otherwise healthy males in their mid-20s, one with a C5-C6 tetraplegia and the other with T6 paraplegia spinal cord injury. Physiatrists responded to our online survey and overall, a general consensus was found among practitioners. Descriptive statistics was implemented with details outlining the frequency, mean, standard deviations, and the probability (51% or greater) versus possibility (50% or less) of SC occurrence is provided. Implications for life care planners and recommendations for future research are discussed.

Keywords

secondary complications,
spinal cord injury

Disciplines

Rehabilitation and Therapy

Publication Date

2016

Publisher Statement

This document was published with permission by the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. It was originally published in the Journal of Life Care Planning.

Citation Information

Noel A. Ysasi, Irmo Marini, Bradley McDaniels, Roy Chen, et al.. "Physiatrists’ Professional Opinions of Secondary Complications after Spinal Cord Injury" Journal of Life Care Planning (2016)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lisa-dunkley/9/