In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editor Dr. Camilo Castillo brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Enhancing Care After Spinal Cord Injury. Top experts in the field provide important information on the many factors affecting the transition of SCI patients from inpatient to outpatient care, highlighting the multifaceted nature of this process and its significance. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and practical solutions regarding the care of SCI patients, including the importance of a coordinated approach to care and a well-structured transition plan that includes the involvement of non-SCI providers.
Key Features
- Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including transitioning SCI patients from acute care to rehabilitation; early mobilization strategies in SCI rehabilitation; empowering women’s health after SCI; exploring post-acute care challenges and opportunities in SCI: perspectives from three distinct countries; and more.
- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on enhancing care after spinal cord injury, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Author Information
Edited by Camilo M. Castillo Diaz, MD, MBA, Owsley Brown Frazier Endowed Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Director, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, and Fellowship Program Associate Professor, Division of PM&R / Department of Neurological Surgery Board of Directors- American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) UofL Health Frazier Rehabilitation & Neuroscience Center UofL Health - Physicians Restorative Neuroscience UofL School of Medicine Louisville, KY, USA
Navigating the Journey: Transitioning Spinal Cord Injuries from Acute Care to Rehabilitation
Making the Invisible Visible: Understanding Autonomic Dysfunctions Following Spinal Cord Injury
Optimizing Musculoskeletal Management Following Spinal Cord Injury: Best Practices in Practice Management
Neurologic Decline After Spinal Cord Injury
Managing Neurogenic Bowel After Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Approach from Inpatient to Outpatient Care
Managing Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections After Spinal Cord Injury: Practical Approaches and Emerging Concepts
Bone Health following Spinal Cord Injury: A Clinical Guide to Assessment and Management
An Integrated Vision of Sexuality after Spinal Cord Injury
Empowering Women’s Health after Spinal Cord Injuries: A Timely and Practical Update
Recovery Insights Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Consumer’s Perspective
Exploring Post-acute Care Challenges and Opportunities in Spinal Cord Injuries: Perspectives from 3 Distinct Countries: Canada, the United States, and Mexico
Thriving Through Adaptation: Adaptive Sports after Spinal Cord Injury
Transitioning to Adulthood: Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury Care and Beyond