Navigating the Journey : Transitioning Spinal Cord Injuries from Acute Care to Rehabilitation - 19/11/24

Doi : 10.1016/j.pmr.2024.07.001

Ishaan Hublikar, DO, MS ^a, Laura Serrano Ortiz, MD ^a, Camilo M. Castillo Diaz, MD, MBA ^b, Isaac Hernandez Jimenez, MD ^c,^⁎
^a Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation, UT Health-Houston/ McGovern Medical School, TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
^b Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Neurosurgery, UofL Health Frazier Rehab Institute, University of Louisville, 220 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
^c Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX, USA

^∗Corresponding author. 1133 John Freeman Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030.1133 John Freeman BoulevardHoustonTX77030

Résumé

PM&R plays an essential role in managing the individual with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Receiving care at an acute hospital and a rehabilitation center familiar with SCIs is critical. PM&R can guide the health care team and the patient/family through such a potentially life-changing event. Early consultation can help prevent complications and decrease stay length and mortality. A life-long relationship with the rehabilitation team is often recommended; team members such as navigators and multiple inpatient rehabilitation stays can help enhance care and opportunities for individuals with SCI.

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Keywords : Acute inpatient rehabilitation, Nurse navigator, Phase 2 rehabilitation, Consults, Spinal cord injury, Physical medicine & rehabilitation