The Austrian Spinal Cord Injury Study: a registry for patients living with a traumatic spinal cord injury

Traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) is a debilitating disease that leads to neurological deficits and often has long-term effects including severe life-long disability. The Austrian Spinal Cord Injury Study (ASCIS) collects longitudinal data on simple forms within a 7-stage follow-up examination timeline. The ASCIS registry was designed to be multi-centered and to include both acute and rehabilitation units.

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  The implementation of the ASCIS in 2012 created the first nationwide SCI patient registry in Austria.
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  ASCIS is uniquely positioned in Austria to capture detailed information from the early acute to the chronic phases of tSCI
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  Implementation of the ASCIS has established standards for SCI clinical practice at participating ASCIS sites and has already positively influenced patient care.