Dissemination and use of the professional standards of practice for psychologists, social workers, and counselors in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

This study aimed to see how well the 'Professional Standards of Practice' for mental health professionals working with spinal cord injury (SCI) patients are known and used. The researchers surveyed psychologists, social workers, and counselors involved in SCI rehabilitation to understand their awareness and application of these standards. The findings showed that most respondents were aware of the standards, primarily through colleagues and email announcements, and found them useful for improving clinical work and training.

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  63% of respondents were aware of The Standards, with 79% of those having read all or part of them.
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  Colleagues and email announcements were the most common sources of awareness about The Standards.
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  The Standards are primarily used to improve clinical work, educate students/mentees, and confirm current practices.