Healthcare Research

KEY FINDING: The study outlines a protocol for linking data between the Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to track the transition of individuals with TBI and SCI.

KEY FINDING: 36% of patients were adherent to annual follow-up appointments; 2% formally transferred to another SCI centre; 44% were non-adherent for general reasons (patient’s will to discontinue care [12%] or unknown reasons [32%]); and 18% were non-adherent due to death.

KEY FINDING: The review found a limited number of publications on follow-up care programs, highlighting a gap in comprehensive medical follow-up guidelines for individuals with SCI/D.

KEY FINDING: The final concept map included eight clusters, each representing a key content area for the medication self-management toolkit.

KEY FINDING: CILESIs should be performed at C6-C7 or below to minimize the risk of spinal cord injury.

KEY FINDING: E. coli was the most common microorganism found in both UTIs and UTCs.

KEY FINDING: Workforce and education are critical areas, underscoring the importance of specialized training, certification, and ongoing support to build capacity in SCI rehabilitation services.

KEY FINDING: The 30-day readmission rate after traumatic SCI was 14.2%.

KEY FINDING: SCI transitional care in Hong Kong offers person-centred support including residential rehabilitation, community day rehabilitation, and residential respite care.

KEY FINDING: Most Canadian plastic surgeons manage stage 3 or 4 pressure injuries, but not all perform both debridement and flap coverage.