What are the lifelong economic costs of complete tetraplegia after SCI?
• Costs include: hospital charges, rehab, home and vehicle modifications, assistance with ADLs, loss of wages
What is a life care plan for T6 paraplegia?
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary document of future medical and rehab needs
• Should be undertaken after patient has stabilized medically and functionally
• Components: medical problems, psychological, vocational, recreational, social, rehab, prognosis, equipment needs, preventive medicine, aging complications
What are factors predicting return to work in T6 paraplegia?
• 14% RTW at year one, 40% at 20 years
• Educational level, functional status, driving, pre-employment in white collar job, computer experience, fewer medical complications
What is key legislation to advance rights in SCI?
• Rehabilitation Act: guaranteed civil rights of people with disabilities within federal programs
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): broad nondiscrimination law
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