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Transferring in and out of your wheelchair puts higher stress on your arms and shoulders than anything else you do on a regular basis. Use this resource to learn how the correct way to transfer is extremely important in order to keep your arms functioning and pain-free.
This presentation was given at the 4th Annual Summit Conference. It provides a summary of continuing research and analysis of progress in establishing a milestone rate payment system thus far.
Depression affects millions of Americans, including those with SCI. Learn more about resources and treatment options with this factsheet.
This presentation was given at the 4th Annual Summit Conference. The presentation discusses return-on-investment models used in the rehabilitation services of consumers with significant disabilities. It specifically discusses the model used in the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services.
Pain and discomfort are an unfortunate part of burn injury and recovery. Many of our patients tell us that ongoing pain continues to be a problem long after discharge from the hospital. Learn how to manage your pain after burn injury with this resource.
As skin heals from a burn injury, it may get itchy. Almost everyone recovering from major burns has problems with itching—especially on or around the burn, graft, or donor site. The medical term for long-lasting itchiness is “pruritus” (proo-ri´tus). Learn about the ways to treat itchy skin after burn injury.
This presentation was given at the 4th Annual Summit Conference. The presentation discusses the process used to research and analyze the employee climate of a workplace through the use of surveys and other means. The presenter walks through an example assessment program.
A pressure sore is an area of the skin or underlying tissue that is damaged due to loss of blood flow to the area. After injury, messages from the sensory nerves may not normally reach the brain. With little or no feeling, you have no warning signs to tell you that you have been in one position too long and that something is pressing against your skin causing it harm.
This presentation was given at the 4th Annual Summit Conference. The presentation discusses what Burnt Toast is, its causes, consequences,people responsible for Burnt Toast. It also discusses the definition of quality, as well as the importance of clear communication and effective training.
Individuals with SCI are at high risk for developing pressure sores. Pressure sores can be life threatening. Possible complications include infections that can develop and spread to the blood, heart, and bone.